Salinas da Margarida
Salinas da Margarida | |
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Municipality | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
| Coordinates: 12°52′S 38°46′W / 12.867°S 38.767°W | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Region | Nordeste |
| State | Bahia |
| Population (2020 [1]) | |
| • Total | 15,862 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Salinas da Margarida is a municipality in the state of Bahia in Brazil. It is in the east part of the state, near the Atlantic Ocean. In 2022, about 14,987 people lived there. Its total area is 148.327 square kilometers.
History
[change | change source]The first small villages in the area were Arraial do Dourado and Caperenga. They started to grow bigger around 1885 because of salt production (called salinas in Portuguese). The municipality became independent in 1962. Before that, it was part of the city of Itaparica.
Economy
[change | change source]In the past, making salt from sea water was very important. Today, the most important economic activity is fishing and gathering seafood, especially by local women called marisqueiras. Tourism is also important because the town has beautiful beaches along the All Saints' Bay (Baía de Todos os Santos).
Symbols
[change | change source]- Flag and Coat of Arms: The municipality uses an official flag and coat of arms for government documents and buildings.
- Official Hymn: The words (lyrics) of the local anthem were written by Jairo Almeida de Cerqueira. It talks about the beautiful sea, the history of salt making, and hope for the future.
- Motto: The municipality does not have an official Latin or Portuguese state motto.
