Cruz das Almas

Municipality in Northeast of Brazil
Municipality in Northeast, Brazil
Flag of Cruz das Almas
Flag
Coat of arms of Cruz das Almas
Coat of arms
Location in Bahia state
Location in Bahia state
12°40′29.9″S 39°06′9.9″W / 12.674972°S 39.102750°W / -12.674972; -39.102750CountryBrazilRegionNortheastStateBahiaMesoregionMetropolitana 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 75HDI0,699[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

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

Neighboring municipalities

Persons

Famous persons includes the featherweight boxer Sertão.

Climate

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

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

External links

  • (in Portuguese) https://www.cidade-brasil.com.br/municipio-cruz-das-almas.html
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