Jequié is a city in the state of
Bahia,
Brazil. Jequié is 365 km away from
Salvador
Salvador, meaning "salvation" (or "saviour") in Catalan, Spanish, and Portuguese may refer to:
* Salvador (name)
Arts, entertainment, and media Music
*Salvador (band), a Christian band that plays both English and Spanish music
** ''Salvador'' ( ...
, in the Southwest region of Bahia. It is nicknamed "Cidade Sol", meaning "The Sun City" because of its high temperatures. Surrounded by mountains, the city suffers with the heat during the whole year. On summer days, the temperature can reach 48 °C.
Jequié is rich on Iron Ore, so it is very hot during the day, and cold at night.
It is also known as "Chicago Baiana".
Gallery
Image:Praça da bíblia.jpg, Obelisk of Jequié
Image:Jequié.JPG, Road Support of Jequié
References
Municipalities in Bahia
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