Caxias do Sul
Caxias do Sul (Portuguese pronunciation: [kaˈʃias du ˈsuw]) is a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil. In 2020, the population of Caxias do Sul was estimated at 517,451 people. The city is known for having a large population of German and Italian descent.[2]
Município de Caxias do Sul Municipality of Caxias do Sul | |
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Coordinates: 29°10′00″S 51°11′00″W / 29.16667°S 51.18333°WCoordinates: 29°10′00″S 51°11′00″W / 29.16667°S 51.18333°W | |
Country | Brazil |
Region | South |
State | Rio Grande do Sul |
Founded | June 20, 1890 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Adiló Didomênico (PSDB) |
Area | |
• Municipality | 1,643.913 km2 (634.718 sq mi) |
• Urban | 65.5 km2 (25.3 sq mi) |
Elevation | 817 m (2,680 ft) |
Population (2020 [1]) | |
• Municipality | 517,451 |
• Metro | 735,276 |
Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-2 (UTC-2) |
Postal Code | 95000-000 |
Website | Caxias, Rio Grande do Sul |
Caxias Do Sul Media
Grape festival in Caxias do Sul.
References
- ↑ IBGE 2020
- ↑ "Caxias do Sul" (in português). Brasília, Brazil: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística. 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.