Itaparica Island
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Itaparica is an island located at the entrance of Todos os Santos Bay on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in the state of Bahia, Brazil. It is located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the city of Salvador, Bahia and covers 146 square kilometres (56 sq mi). There are two municipalities on the island: Vera Cruz (87% of the land area) and Itaparica (13%). Itaparica has 40 kilometres (25 mi) of beaches and exuberant tropical vegetation.
Quick Facts Native name: Itápirika, Geography ...
Native name: Itápirika | |
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Geography | |
Location | Baía de Todos os Santos, Atlantic Ocean |
Coordinates | 12°59′00″S 38°40′00″W |
Total islands | One |
Area | 146 km2 (56 sq mi) |
Administration | |
Brazil | |
State | Bahia |
Demographics | |
Population | 55,000 |
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