Bom Jesus da Lapa is a municipality in Bahia, Brazil located 796 km from the state capital. The population as of 2009 was recorded at 63,508 according to the IBGE. The city covers a total areas of 4,148.5 km² along the banks of the São Francisco River. Its economy is based on agriculture, commerce, tourism and fishing. The current mayor is Roberto Oliveira Maia da Silva.