# Feira de Santana urban and economic development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/feira-de-santana-urban-and-economic-development > Updated: 2026-08-28T19:30:55.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 4. Feira de Santana, located in Bahia, Brazil, continues to be recognized for its urban scale and regional economic importance. As the second most populous city in Bahia, it serves as a major commercial and service hub, supported by its strategic location and the Centro Industrial do Subaé (CIS). Recent economic and quality-of-life assessments have highlighted the city’s strengths. Veja Negócios recognized Feira de Santana as one of the best cities in Brazil, noting strong fiscal, economic, social, and digital indicators within the Northeast. Furthermore, a study by Austin Rating, in partnership with Veja, ranked the city third for quality of life among large municipalities in Northeast Brazil, trailing only João Pessoa (PB) and São Luís (MA). The city performed particularly well in public resource application for health and education, ranking 6th in that category. Financially, the municipality manages an annual budget of approximately R$ 3 billion, characterized by low debt levels and fiscal responsibility. It also serves as a regional reference for healthcare and higher education. Urban and political developments remain active. Mayor José Ronaldo has authorized the renovation of Praça João Barbosa de Carvalho and is overseeing expansions at the Grid Logístico complex near BR-324, which hosts roughly 90 companies and 3,500 direct jobs. Politically, the Mayor has been involved in campaigning for ACM Neto for the governorship of Bahia, while the Municipal Chamber continues to review allegations made by Councilman Galeguinho SPA regarding improper fees within the Municipal Secretariat of Urban Development (Sedur). ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Feira de Santana ranked 3rd for quality of life in Northeast Brazil Feira de Santana has been ranked the third best large municipality for quality of life in Northeast Brazil, according to a study by Austin Rating and Veja. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/feira-de-santana-ranked-3rd-for-quality-of-life-in-northeast-brazil ### 2026-08-26: Feira de Santana recognized as one of Brazil's best cities Feira de Santana has been named one of Brazil's best cities by Veja Negócios, cited for its strong economic, fiscal, and social indicators in the state of Bahia. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/feira-de-santana-recognized-as-one-of-brazils-best-cities ### 2026-08-25: Regional developments in Feira de Santana and Itabuna Municipal developments in Bahia include infrastructure renovations in Feira de Santana and Itabuna, alongside political campaigning and investigations into municipal administrative irregularities. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-developments-in-feira-de-santana-and-itabuna ### 2026-08-22: Feira de Santana ranks as 19th largest urbanized area in Brazil Feira de Santana ranks as Brazil's 19th largest urbanized area with 150.33 km² of urban occupation, according to IBGE data. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/feira-de-santana-ranks-as-19th-largest-urbanized-area-in-brazil --- Cite as: Feira de Santana urban and economic development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/feira-de-santana-urban-and-economic-development