Salvador, Bahia
Salvador: Located on Brazil's northeastern coast, this historic city is the capital of the state of Bahia and boasts a population of nearly 2.
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Quick Facts about Salvador
| Population | 2,886,698 |
| Country | Brazil |
| State | Bahia (Brazil) |
| County | Salvador |
| Postal code | 40000-000 |
| Phone Area Codes | 71 |
| Area | 693000000 km2 |
| Official name | Salvador |
| Latitude & Longitude | -12.9711,-38.5108 |
| Legislative body | Municipal Chamber of Salvador |
| Named for | Jesus |
| Altitude | 26 feet / 8 meters |
| Capital city | Salvador is capital of Colonial Brazil, State of Brazil, Bahia, Bahia Province |
| Establishment | January 01, 1549 (477 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−03:00 |
| Local time | 10:05:38 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Salvador is located at 12°58'16"S 38°30'39"W (-12.9711100, -38.5108300). It has 4 neighbors: Saubara, Candeias, Lauro De Freitas and Simoes Filho.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,443,107 | - | census |
| 2010 | 2,675,656 | 8.69% | census |
| 2014 | 2,902,927 | 7.83% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,921,087 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,886,698 | -1.19% | estimation process |
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