Ibirapitanga
Ibirapitanga 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 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.
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 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.
Map - Ibirapitanga
Map
Country - Brazil
Currency / Language
| ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRL | Brazilian real | R$ | 2 |
| ISO | Language |
|---|---|
| EN | English language |
| FR | French language |
| PT | Portuguese language |
| ES | Spanish language |