Catu | |
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 Center of Catu | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Catu | |
| Coordinates: 12°20′59″S 38°22′59″W / 12.34972°S 38.38306°W | |
| 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.
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.