| Candeias | |
| Settlement Type: | Municipality of Bahia, Brazil |
| Image Alt: | Aerial view of Candeias |
| Flag Alt: | Flag of Candeias |
| Shield Alt: | Coat of arms of Candeias |
| Etymology: | In English "Candles", symbolizing light |
| Motto: | Latin |
| Map Alt: | Location of Candeias in Bahia |
| Pushpin Map: | Brazil#South America |
| Pushpin Relief: | yes |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Brazil |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Type2: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Northeast |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Date: | 14 August 1958[2] |
| Leader Title1: | Mayor |
| Leader Name1: | Pitágoras Alves da Silva (PP)[3] |
| Leader Title2: | Vice Mayor |
| Leader Name2: | Marivalda da Silva (PT) |
| Area Total Km2: | 251.808 |
| Elevation M: | 97 |
| Population As Of: | 2022 |
| Population Total: | 72382[4] |
| Population Density Km2: | 287.45 |
| Population Demonym: | Candeense (Brazilian Portuguese) |
| Timezone: | Brasília Time |
| Utc Offset: | -03:00 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 43840-000, 43841-000, 43843-000, 43844-000, 43845-000, 43846-000[5] |
| Blank Name: | HDI (2010) |
| Blank Info: | 0.691 – medium |
| Website: | prefeitura.candeias.ba.gov.br |
Candeias is a municipality in Brazil, in the state of Bahia. It is located to the north of Salvador, the capital of Bahia. The town is near the BR-324 motorway. The town has a current population of 87,458 (2020 estimate).[6]
With the 6th-highest GDP in Bahia, its major economics activities are the port of Aratu which is one of the most important of the country. The town is based next to the second-biggest oil refinery of the country, Landulfo Alves refinery.[7]
Its GDP is R$ 1,698,526,384 (US$ 1,081,863,939) and its HDI is 0.719.
Candeias is home to four historic heritage sites, protected at either the federal or state level:
In the heart of the Recôncavo Baiano, the Wanderley Pinho Museum is home to a collection of over 200 artifacts dating back to the 17th century, including clothing, artwork, ceramics, and furniture. Recently restored by the Government of Bahia, the museum's restoration project also encompassed the chapel and sugar mill, adding to the authenticity of the site.
While not under federal or state protection, the following sites are recognized by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation as part of the Património de Influência Portuguesa.