Arataca
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Arataca Município de Arataca |
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 Location of Arataca in Bahia |
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 Arataca
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| Coordinates: 15°15′46″S 39°24′50″W / 15.26278°S 39.41389°WCoordinates: 15°15′46″S 39°24′50″W / 15.26278°S 39.41389°W | ||
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 Brazil
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| Region | Northeast | |
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 Bahia
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| Founded | May 9, 1985 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Fernando Mansur (2013-2016) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 435.96 km2 (168.33 sq mi) | |
| Population (2014) | ||
| • Total | 11,779 | |
| • Density | 27/km2 (70/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Arataquense | |
| Time zone | BRT (UTC-3) | |
Arataca is a municipality in the state of Bahia in the North-East region of Brazil. Arataca covers 435.96 km2 (168.33 sq mi), and has a population of 11,779 with a population density of 27 inhabitants per square kilometer. It consists of two districts: Arataca, the municipal seat, and Itatingui.
The municipality contains part of the 11,336 hectares (28,010 acres) Serra das Lontras National Park, created in 2010.
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