Camamu is a municipality in the state of Bahia , Brazil . Politically, it is in the Valença subregion of the Sul Baiano region. It is located on the southern coast of Bahia state, the Costa do Dendê (Palm Coast), along the BA-001 highway. The municipality covers an area of 885.20 km, and, in a 2020 estimate, it had 35,382 inhabitants.
8-540: The region was originally inhabited by native Macamamus Indians. The name Camamu was the name of the Indians' village. In 1560 the Jesuits established a mission, that the next in year, upon completion of the chapel, was converted into a parish with the name "Aldeia de Nossa Senhora da Assunção de Macamamu". On 22 May 1693 the village was elevated to town status with the name of Camamu. And finally, on June 27, 1891, it officially became
16-541: A city. Like many coastal towns, Camamu was built at two levels. In the upper town were the churches and colonial houses, while down by the harbor were the commercial establishments. The town grew rich as the area became the largest producer of cassava in Brazil, and it became the target of pirates and invaders such as the Dutch. From 1624 to 1627 the town suffered several attacks by the Dutch. To protect itself from further incursions,
24-510: Is a municipality and a town in the State of Bahia , Brazil , located inland from the coast about 45 km. In 2020 the estimated population of the municipality was 23,404 inhabitants. The town was founded in 1915 when José Meneses de Oliveira built his home on the banks of the Cachoeira River, and it came to be known as Cachoeira do Pau. Later the name was changed to Ibirapitanga, a word in
32-437: Is located. Highway BA-650 runs west to the city of Ibirapitanga. The municipality contains 33.28% of the 118,000 hectares (290,000 acres) Baía de Camamu Environmental Protection Area , created in 2002. The area produces rubber and barite is mined. The major agricultural product is cattle. 13°57′S 39°07′W / 13.950°S 39.117°W / -13.950; -39.117 Ibirapitanga Ibirapitanga
40-474: The Tupi language for "red wood" that is, Brazilwood . The municipality was officially created in 1961, carved out of the interior portion of Camamu municipality , but came into effect in 1963. Ibirapitanga municipality is divided into four parts, the headquarters town of Ibirapitanga, and the rural divisions: Itamarati, Camamuzinho and Novo Horizonte. Ibirapitanga is bounded by the municipalities of Camamu to
48-577: The "Estrada das Nações" ("Road of Nations"). In 1961, Camamu municipality was subdivided with a portion remaining in Camamu and a portion becoming the municipality of Ibirapitanga . In 2008 the Comptroller General in his audit cited municipal officials for widespread corruption. Pedra Furada Island and the Maraú Peninsula enclose a deep bay, Camamu Bay (Baía de Camamu), in which the town of Camamu
56-441: The east, Maraú to the southeast, Ubaitaba to the south, Ubatã to the west, Gandu and Piraí do Norte to the north and Igrapiúna to the northeast. Highway BA-650 runs east to the town of Camamu . Highway 330 runs west to the towns of Ubatã and Ipiaú . Highway 101 runs north to Gandu and south to Ubaitaba and Itabuna . Ibirapitanga's economy is based on cocoa agriculture. This Bahia , Brazil location article
64-459: The inhabitants blocked the passage to the harbor with huge rocks, that forced boats to zigzag in the channel in order to reach the port. The rocks remain in place today. In 1782, by order of the Portuguese Crown, the pioneer João Gonçalves da Costa opened the first road connecting Camamu with inland settlements. Because of its importance to the economic life of the province, it became known as
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