Catu

Catu
Center of Catu
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Location of Catu
Coordinates: 12°20′59″S 38°22′59″W / 12.34972°S 38.38306°W / -12.34972; -38.38306
Country	Brazil
Region	Northeast
State	Bahia
Area
• Total	426.955 km2 (164.848 sq mi)
Elevation	100 m (300 ft)
Population  (2020 [1])
• Total	54,970
• Density	122.72/km2 (317.8/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−3 (BRT)

Catu is a city in Bahia, Brazil. Its population is 54,970 as of 2020^[update]. It is located at 12°20′59″S 38°22′59″W / 12.34972°S 38.38306°W / -12.34972; -38.38306.

Catu is a prosperous city, with a prominent petroleum and commercial sector, both of which are equally well developed. It is known for its irregular topography and is located on the BR-110 between Salvador and Alagoinhas, approximately 78 km from the former and 32 km from the latter. It is part of Salvador's Metropolitan Region.