Irecê


Irecê is a municipality in Bahia, Brazil. it had a population of 73,524 people. by road northwest of Salvador. Located in the northern region of Chapada Diamantina. It is an agricultural town known for growing black beans and being a wine-producing region.

History

Irecê was discovered on 21 February 1807, and became municipality on 2 August 1926.

Climate

Irecê is classified as hot semi-arid climate, the average temperature on summer is 30°C, on winter is warm, the temperature reaches to 16°C.

Notable landmarks

It is the home of the "Academia Ireceense de Letras e Artes." It was also the site the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God chose for an industrial kibbutz.