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Salvador (Pelourinho)
The vibrant heart of Afro-Brazilian culture with colorful colonial architecture, capoeira in the streets, and the largest Carnival celebration outside Rio.
22 km · about 25 min drive
South AmericaBrazilBahia
Lauro de Freitas
Bahia, Brazil · South America
About Lauro de Freitas
Lauro de Freitas is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Simões Filho, 22km from Salvador (Pelourinho).
Lauro de Freitas is a city located in Bahia, Brazil. With a population of 203,331, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Lauro de Freitas sits in Brazil, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Bahia time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lauro de Freitas to your route.
About Lauro de Freitas
Lauro de Freitas is a municipality in Bahia, Brazil. It covers 57.66 km2 (22.26 mi2) and a population of 203,331 (2022 Census). Lauro de Freitas has a population density of 3,376 inhabitants per square kilometer. It is located 15 km (9.3 mi) from the state capital of Bahia, Salvador.
Until July 31, 1962 it was aRead more
district of Salvador, named Santo Amaro de Ipitanga; after acquiring city status, it changed its name as an homage to politician and engineer Lauro Farani Pedreira de Freitas (1901–1950), who lived there most of his life and died in a plane crash. Vilas do Atlântico, a wealthy neighborhood, is located in Lauro de Freitas.
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Where is Lauro de Freitas located?
Lauro de Freitas is located in Bahia, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -12.8944 latitude, -38.3272 longitude.
What is the population of Lauro de Freitas?
Lauro de Freitas has a population of approximately 203,331 people, making it a city in Brazil.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 203,331
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- Bahia
- Timezone
- America/Bahia
- Coordinates
- -12.8944, -38.3272
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Worth the detour from Lauro de Freitas
1 notable place within an hour's drive.
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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