Ilhéus
8.2
High score (8-10) · Your profile
Ilhéus is the capital of the cacao coast and a city of 220,000 with a layered social world — Jorge Amado was born here and his novels about the cacao barons' decadent social life were set here, leaving a cultural identity that makes the city more openly hedonistic than most Bahia interior cities. The tourism from the cacao heritage, the beaches of Olivença and Maromba south of the city, and the regional commercial importance create a social scene with real depth. A foreign man here benefits from both the tourist ecosystem and the city's literary reputation for sensuality.
Mid score (6-8)
Ilhéus has real cultural identity and some tourism but the cacao economy collapse has left the city economically stagnant. The Jorge Amado heritage attracts cultural tourists but the nightlife and social scene are more modest than the city's reputation suggests.
Lower score (below 6)
Ilhéus' economic decline since the witches' broom cacao crisis is real and visible. The social scene is thinner than the city's cultural reputation suggests. The tourist infrastructure is improving but slowly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Ilhéus, Bahia?
$9k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Ilhéus, Bahia?
Women marry at 24
How common is a college degree in Ilhéus, Bahia?
27% men have degree
What's the average male height in Ilhéus, Bahia?
173 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Ilhéus, Bahia?
Local women avg 27.6