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Sebastião Laranjeiras is a Brazilian city in the state of Bahia. Its estimated population in 2004 was 9,382 inhabitants. History

Sebastião Laranjeiras, originated in the mid-nineteenth century, in a camp in the name of Boqueirão Palmeiras, belonging to the city of Las Palmas de Monte Alto. Founded by the family Parreiras, it lived several years with that name and the category. In the year of 1939 was elevated to the category of Villa, with the designation of the City Parreiras. In the year 1944, it became the name of "Chamber of the City" for the policy of emancipation. After 19 years, a bill was proposed to the State Legislature proposing the creation of the municipality of Sebastião Laranjeiras, adopting the name of the region of the most illustrious son, the Bishop of Porto Alegre D. Sebastião Dias Laranjeira. This project was proposed by Mr. Nicholas M. Suerdieck with the support of several other members. To this end, an area of ​​1854 square kilometers of the city of Las Palmas de Monte Alto is broken. This proposal for full emancipation with the support of the political leaders of the City Council and the Mayor of Las Palmas de Monte Alto, was successfully covered on July 30, 1962. The Governor of the State sanctioned Law No. 1772, July 30, 1962, published in Official Gazette of July 31, 1962, creating the municipality of Sebastião Laranjeiras.

Coordenadas: 14°34′22″S 42°56′24″O / -14.5727777878, -42.94000001

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