Alagoinhas

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Alagoinhas
Location of Alagoinhas
Location of Alagoinhas
Alagoinhas (Brazil  )
Alagoinhas
Alagoinhas
Location of Alagoinhas
Coordinates: 12°08′09″S 38°25′08″W / -12.13583, -38.41889
Region Nordeste
State Bahia
Founded 1852
Government
 - Mayor Joseildo Ribeiro Ramos
Area
 - Total 733,969 km² (283,387 sq mi)
Elevation 132 m (433 ft)
Population (2006)
 - Total 139,723
 - Density 190.4/km² (493.1/sq mi)
Website: http://www.alagoinhas.ba.gov.br

Alagoinhas is a city in the Brazilian state of Bahia. It is located at around 12°8′9″S, 38°25′8″W. It was founded in 1852. In 1974, the city was made the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Alagoinhas.