Ibirapitanga

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Ibirapitanga
Nickname(s): Cachoeira-do-Pau
Location of Ibirapitanga
Ibirapitanga is located in Brazil
Ibirapitanga
Location of Ibirapitanga
Coordinates: 14°8′13″S 39°44′2″W / 14.13694°S 39.73389°W / -14.13694; -39.73389
Region Nordeste
State Bahia
Founded 3 August 1961
Incorporated (town)
Incorporated (city)
Government
 - Mayor
Area
 - Total 472.0 km2 (182.2 sq mi)
Elevation 113 m (371 ft)
Time zone UCT (UTC-3)
ZIP code 45.500-000

Ibirapitanga is a small city in the State of Bahia, Brazil, located at around 14°9′50″S 39°22′26″W / 14.16389°S 39.37389°W / -14.16389; -39.37389. Its name was originated from the Tupi-guarani language, which means Redwood or Brazilwood. The city was founded in 1961 and its economy is based on the cocoa agriculture.