| Lençóis | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
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Location in Bahia state |
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| Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 12°33′46″S 41°23′24″W / 12.56278°S 41.39000°WCoordinates: 12°33′46″S 41°23′24″W / 12.56278°S 41.39000°W | |
| Country |
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| Region | Northeast Region |
| State | Bahia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,277 km2 (493 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 11,445 |
| • Density | 9.0/km2 (23/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BRT (UTC-3) |
Lençóis is a municipality in the state of Bahia in Brazil. The population is 11,445 (2015 est.) in an area of 1277 km². The town has a well-preserved colonial atmosphere and is the starting point for treks into Chapada Diamantina. The city is served by Horácio de Mattos Airport.