2,892,625 in city
3,799,589 in metro
3,799,589 in metro
272.97 mi² (707 km²)
26 ft
Salvador
About Salvador
Salvador is the capital of Bahia State, it was the capital of Brazil on the colony years and today is one of the main cities in the northeast of Brazil.
The city is a cultural centre in Brazil with its world wide famous writers and musicians.
Rich in culture and architecture the city was declared in 1985 Human Cultural Patrimony, but in contrast with the historical buildings in "Pelourinho" (historical neighborhood) there are the modern high-rise buildings in the downtown area.
Boroughs:
- Barra (22)
- Boca do Rio / Patamares (2)
- Brotas (32)
- Centro (9)
- Itapuã (2)
- Pau da Lima (1)
- Pituba / Costa Azul (77)
- Rio Vermelho (2)
Metro Cities:
No. of Buildings
| No. | Current status |
|---|---|
| 885 | All buildings |
| 582 |
|
| 177 |
|
| 108 |
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| 17 |
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| 1 |
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Tallest buildings
| # | Building | Height | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mansão Margarida Costa Pinto | 507 ft | |
| 2 | Mundo Plaza Empresarial | 445 ft | 2010 |
| 3 | Mundo Plaza Residencial | 431 ft | 2010 |
| 4 | Terrazzo Imperiale | 410 ft | 2007 |
| 5 | Apollo XXXVIII | 295 ft | 1973 |
Building types
| No. | Type |
|---|---|
| 784 | high-rise building |
| 65 | low-rise building |
| 26 | skyscraper |
| 3 | church |
| 2 | lighthouse |
| 2 | stadium |
| 1 | observation tower |
| 1 | subterranean building |
| 1 | monument |
Other buildings
| No. | Type |
|---|---|
| 7 | Famous buildings |
| 2 | Buildings with the most construction images |