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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.
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 | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in Bahia state | |
  Cruz das Almas Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 12°40′29.9″S 39°06′9.9″W / 12.674972°S 39.102750°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Northeast |
| State | Bahia |
| Mesoregion | Metropolitana de Salvador[1][circular reference] |
| Microregion | Santo Antônio de Jesus[2][circular reference] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ednaldo José Ribeiro (Republicans) |
| Area | |
• Total | 145.74 km2 (56.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 212 m (696 ft) |
| Population (2022[3]) | |
• Total | 60,348 |
| • Density | 433.79/km2 (1,123.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Postal code | 44380000 |
| Area code | +55 75 |
| HDI | 0,699[4] |
| Website | www |
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
edit| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 64,932 |
| 2020 | 63,591 |
| 2022 | 60,348 |
Neighboring municipalities
editPersons
editFamous persons includes the featherweight boxer Sertão.
Climate
edit| 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
edit- ^ List of municipalities in Bahia
- ^ List of municipalities in Bahia
- ^ https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/ba/cruz-das-almas/panorama [bare URL]
- ^ https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/ba/cruz-das-almas/pesquisa/37/30255?ano=2010 [bare URL]
- ^ https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/ba/cruz-das-almas/panorama [bare URL]
- ^ https://www.embrapa.br/mandioca-e-fruticultura [bare URL]
- ^ "Normais Climatológicas Do Brasil 1981–2010" (in Portuguese). Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
External links
edit- (in Portuguese) https://www.cidade-brasil.com.br/municipio-cruz-das-almas.html
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