Lauro de Freitas is a municipality located in the state of Bahia, Brazil. It occupies a total area of 57.66 km² (22.26 mi²) and serves as a populated region within the coastal area of the state.
The city has a population of 203,331 people, resulting in a population density of approximately 3,376 inhabitants per square kilometer. It is situated roughly 15 km (9.3 mi) from Salvador, which serves as the capital of Bahia.