Lençóis

For other uses, see Lençóis (disambiguation).
Lençóis
Municipality

Location in Bahia state
Lençóis

Location in Brazil

Coordinates: 12°33′46″S 41°23′24″W / 12.56278°S 41.39000°W / -12.56278; -41.39000Coordinates: 12°33′46″S 41°23′24″W / 12.56278°S 41.39000°W / -12.56278; -41.39000
Country  Brazil
Region Northeast Region
State Bahia
Area
  Total 1,277 km2 (493 sq mi)
Population (2015)
  Total 11,445
  Density 9.0/km2 (23/sq mi)
Time zone BRT (UTC-3)

Lençóis is a municipality in the state of Bahia in Brazil. The population is 11,445 (2015 est.) in an area of 1277 km².[1] The town has a well-preserved colonial atmosphere and is the starting point for treks into Chapada Diamantina. The city is served by Horácio de Mattos Airport.

Cachoeira do Mosquito in Lençois - Bahia

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