Jandaíra

Jandaíra
Municipality
The Municipality of Jandaíra

Mangue seco beach in Jandaíra.

Location in Bahia
Coordinates: 11°33′50″S 37°47′02″W / 11.56389°S 37.78389°W / -11.56389; -37.78389Coordinates: 11°33′50″S 37°47′02″W / 11.56389°S 37.78389°W / -11.56389; -37.78389
Country Brazil
Region Northeast
State Bahia
Founded July 6, 1832
Government
  Mayor João Alves dos Santos
Area
  Total 642.652 km2 (248.129 sq mi)
Population (2008)
  Total 10,027
  Density 17.6/km2 (46/sq mi)
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Time zone UTC-3 (UTC-3)
HDI (2000) 0.575 – medium[2]

Jandaíra is the easternmost city in the Brazilian state of Bahia. The city is famous because of the Mangue seco village and beach.

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