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Cruz das Almas

Coordinates: 12°40′29.9″S 39°06′9.9″W / 12.674972°S 39.102750°W / -12.674972; -39.102750
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Cruz das Almas
Landscape of the city, Rectory of Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia, EMBRAPA Cassava & Fruits headquarters, City Hall, Saint John Festival and Cathedral Church
Landscape of the city, Rectory of Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia, EMBRAPA Cassava & Fruits headquarters, City Hall, Saint John Festival and Cathedral Church
Flag of Cruz das Almas
Coat of arms of Cruz das Almas
Location in Bahia state
Location in Bahia state
Cruz das Almas is located in Brazil
Cruz das Almas
Cruz das Almas
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 12°40′29.9″S 39°06′9.9″W / 12.674972°S 39.102750°W / -12.674972; -39.102750
CountryBrazil
RegionNortheast
StateBahia
MesoregionMetropolitana de Salvador[1][circular reference]
MicroregionSanto Antônio de Jesus[2][circular reference]
Government
 • MayorEdnaldo José Ribeiro (Republicans)
Area
 • Total145.74 km2 (56.27 sq mi)
Elevation
212 m (696 ft)
Population
 (2022[3])
 • Total60,348
 • Density433.79/km2 (1,123.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code
44380000
Area code+55 75
HDI0,699[4]
Websitewww.cruzdasalmas.ba.gov.br (in Portuguese)

Cruz das Almas (translation: Souls' Cross) is a municipality, in the state of Bahia, in Brazil. Founded in 1897, it is home to the Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia and is one of the main cities of Bahia.

In 2022, it had a population of 60,348 inhabitants.[5] Its climate is tropical, hot and humid. The economy is based on agriculture, especially tobacco, citrus fruits (oranges and Tahiti lime) and cassava production.

It is also home of the Embrapa Cassava & Fruits.[6] Cruz das Almas is well known for its Saint John Festival in June, where fireworks are used as "espadas" in a beautiful but dangerous game.

Population history

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Year Population
2017 64,932
2020 63,591
2022 60,348

Neighboring municipalities

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Persons

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Famous persons includes the featherweight boxer Sertão.

Climate

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Climate data for Cruz das Almas (1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 31.8
(89.2)
31.9
(89.4)
31.3
(88.3)
29.4
(84.9)
28.0
(82.4)
26.2
(79.2)
25.9
(78.6)
26.0
(78.8)
27.5
(81.5)
29.3
(84.7)
30.3
(86.5)
31.3
(88.3)
29.1
(84.4)
Daily mean °C (°F) 25.8
(78.4)
25.9
(78.6)
25.8
(78.4)
24.7
(76.5)
23.6
(74.5)
22.2
(72.0)
21.6
(70.9)
21.5
(70.7)
22.5
(72.5)
23.9
(75.0)
24.9
(76.8)
25.5
(77.9)
24.0
(75.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 21.7
(71.1)
21.9
(71.4)
22.0
(71.6)
21.5
(70.7)
20.6
(69.1)
19.3
(66.7)
18.4
(65.1)
18.3
(64.9)
19.0
(66.2)
20.2
(68.4)
21.3
(70.3)
21.7
(71.1)
20.5
(68.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 63.0
(2.48)
70.2
(2.76)
97.5
(3.84)
136.5
(5.37)
122.8
(4.83)
142.6
(5.61)
122.8
(4.83)
91.3
(3.59)
79.6
(3.13)
54.8
(2.16)
76.8
(3.02)
59.5
(2.34)
1,117.4
(43.99)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 7 6 10 13 14 17 18 15 11 7 7 6 131
Average relative humidity (%) 74.9 75.2 79.0 84.3 86.3 87.9 86.4 84.1 81.7 78.0 77.9 75.8 81.0
Mean monthly sunshine hours 227.9 204.7 208.3 190.6 179.5 143.6 171.2 176.5 186.4 200.9 192.4 200.7 2,282.7
Source: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia[7]

References

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  1. ^ List of municipalities in Bahia
  2. ^ List of municipalities in Bahia
  3. ^ https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/ba/cruz-das-almas/panorama [bare URL]
  4. ^ https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/ba/cruz-das-almas/pesquisa/37/30255?ano=2010 [bare URL]
  5. ^ https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/ba/cruz-das-almas/panorama [bare URL]
  6. ^ https://www.embrapa.br/mandioca-e-fruticultura [bare URL]
  7. ^ "Normais Climatológicas Do Brasil 1981–2010" (in Portuguese). Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
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