São Brás, Alagoas
Municipality of Alagoas, Brazil
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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]
Elevation25 m (82 ft)
DemonymSão-braense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4]
São Brás | |
|---|---|
Municipality of Alagoas, Brazil | |
Aerial view of downtown São Brás | |
| Etymology: In English "Saint Blaise", named after the parish's patron saint[1] | |
Location of São Brás in Alagoas | |
| Coordinates: 10°7′40″S 36°54′2″W | |
| Country | |
| Region | Northeast |
| State | |
| Founded | 16 September 1935[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Klinger Quirino Santos (MDB) (2025-2028)[2][3] |
| • Vice Mayor | Maria 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] |
| • Density | 47.15/km2 (122.1/sq mi) |
| Demonym | São-braense (Brazilian Portuguese)[4] |
| Time zone | UTC-03:00 (Brasília Time) |
| Postal code | 57380-000[5] |
| HDI (2010) | 0.572 – medium[4] |
| Website | saobras.al.gov.br |
History
In 1746, the Kariri people and "Pragêz" were reported to be living in São Brás.[8]
