Valença, Bahia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Valença is a Brazilian city in Bahia, serving as a gateway to Ilha de Tinharé and Morro de São Paulo. Historically a 16th-century colonial fishing town, it evolved into a commercial center known for its shrimp. The city features colonial architecture along the Una River and was Brazil's first industrial hub.
Statistics
Area
1,192.61 km²
Population
97,233