Pé de Serra
Pé de Serra is a Brazilian town in the state of Bahia, in the Northeast. The name means “Foot of the Mountain.” It sits in the Serrinha area, on the slopes between the mountains Lion (Sierra Leão) and Monte Belo, and covers about 597 square kilometers with an elevation of 286 meters.
The municipality was separated from Riachão do Jacuípe on March 20, 1985. In 2020, about 13,556 people lived there. The population has declined since the early 1990s, mainly due to people moving to bigger cities in Bahia and other states.
Most residents are a mix of white, brown, and Black, with ancestry from Portuguese settlers and enslaved Africans. The Roman Catholic Church is the main religion, though evangelical churches are growing.
Economy centers on agriculture and livestock. Farmers raise cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, and poultry, and dairy products like cheese and yogurt are important. Crops include sisal, beans, maize, cassava, and vegetables. There are some small industries, including an extraction plant and forestry. Tourism is limited, but cultural events attract visitors.
Culture and festivals are a big part of life. Highlights include the vaquejada (cowboy contests) on January 6, Corpus Christi street carpets, Easter Passion plays, and pilgrimages to the surrounding mountains. Other popular events are the March civic parade, Pascareta during Holy Week, and the Charanga festival on Holy Saturday, which ends with the burning of Judas and the reading of his will beforehand.
The town has cultural groups like a philharmonic orchestra and local associations. Notable sites include the Mother Church, Brejo do Pé de Serra, and a small chapel on Monte Belo. The mayor is Hildefonso Vitório dos Santos (PMDB), and the local government, along with INSS pensions, plays a key role in the economy. Website: pedeserranet.com.
This page was last edited on 2 February 2026, at 15:03 (CET).