Ilhéus | city, municipality

Brazil / Bahia / Itabuna /
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Ilhéus is a major city located in the southern coastal region of Bahia, Brazil, 430 km south of Salvador, the state's capital.
The city's economy is based mainly on tourism, as a result of its beautiful beaches and a rich cultural heritage that includes early Portuguese buildings, history and culinary distinctions, which bring to the city many Brazilian and foreign tourists. Ilheus has approximately 222,000 habitants, with an area of 1850 km sq, and its downtown is located of shore the Atlantic Ocean. Once one of the biggest producers of cocoa, the city depends almost entirely on tourism. Ilhéus has a very good infrastructure for tourism, including excellent hotels and many travel agencies.
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Coordinates:   14°48'38"S   39°10'49"W
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