Porto Seguro is a city located in Bahia state, Brazil; the region surrounding Porto Seguro was the first to be discovered by Portuguese navigators in the current Brazilian territory.
| Porto Seguro | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 16°26′S 39°05′W / 16.433°S 39.083°W / -16.433; -39.083Coordinates: 16°26′S 39°05′W / 16.433°S 39.083°W / -16.433; -39.083 | |
| Region | Nordeste |
| State | Bahia |
| Founded | 30 June 1534 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gilberto Abade (PSB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,408 km2 (930 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 140,000 |
| • Density | 58/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 |
| Postal code | 45810-000 |
| Website | |
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