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São Brás (Central northeastern portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃w ˈbɾas]) is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Alagoas. Its population was 6,969 (2020)[6] and its area is 140 km2 (54 sq mi).[7]

Country Brazil
Founded16 September 1935[1]
Elevation
25 m (82 ft)
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São Brás
Aerial view of downtown São Brás
Aerial view of downtown São Brás
Flag of São Brás
Coat of arms of São Brás
Etymology: In English "Saint Blaise", named after the parish's patron saint[1]
Location of São Brás in Alagoas
Location of São Brás in Alagoas
São Brás is located in Brazil
São Brás
São Brás
Location within Brazil
São Brás is located in South America
São Brás
São Brás
Location within South America
Coordinates: 10°7′40″S 36°54′2″W
Country Brazil
RegionNortheast
State Alagoas
Founded16 September 1935[1]
Government
 • MayorKlinger Quirino Santos (MDB) (2025-2028)[2][3]
 • Vice MayorMaria Fabiana da Silva Sandes (Republicanos) (2025-2028)[2][3]
Area
 • Total
139.038 km2 (53.683 sq mi)
Elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total
6,555[4]
 • Density47.15/km2 (122.1/sq mi)
DemonymSão-braense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4]
Time zoneUTC-03:00 (Brasília Time)
Postal code
57380-000[5]
HDI (2010)0.572 – medium[4]
Websitesaobras.al.gov.br
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History

In 1746, the Kariri people and "Pragêz" were reported to be living in São Brás.[8]

Plaza Monsenhor Fernando Santana in downtown São Brás
Plaza Monsenhor Fernando Santana in downtown São Brás

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