Santo Antônio de Jesus

Santo Antônio de Jesus is a city in the eastern part of the state of Bahia, Brazil, located west of the state capital Salvador. It is part of the mesoregion Metropolitana de Salvador. The population is 102,380 (2020 est.) in an area of 261.35 km². It is an important commercial and a service centre in the micro-region.

Santo Antônio de Jesus
Flag of Santo Antônio de Jesus
Coat of arms of Santo Antônio de Jesus
Location in Bahia  state
Location in Bahia state
Santo Antônio de Jesus is located in Brazil
Santo Antônio de Jesus
Santo Antônio de Jesus
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 12°58′9″S 39°15′40″W
CountryBrazil
RegionNortheast
StateBahia
MesoregionMetropolitana de Salvador
MicroregionSanto Antônio de Jesus
Area
  Total261.35 km2 (100.91 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 est.[1])
  Total102,380
  Density390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

Neighboring municipalities

Population history

YearPopulation
200484,057
200686,876
2015101,548
2020102,380

Notable people

Notable people include Júnior, a five-time champion for the Brazil national football team of football (soccer).

City hall of Santo Antonio de Jesus, Bahia

References

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