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Place in Sul, Brazil
Cachoeirinha
Flag of CachoeirinhaFlagOfficial seal of CachoeirinhaSeal
Motto: A New City
Geographical divisions of Rio Grande do Sul state. Cachoeirinha is highlighted in red.Geographical divisions of Rio Grande do Sul state. Cachoeirinha is highlighted in red.
Cachoeirinha is located in BrazilCachoeirinhaCachoeirinhaLocation in Brazil
Coordinates: 29°57′03″S 51°05′38″W / 29.95083°S 51.09389°W / -29.95083; -51.09389
CountryBrazil
RegionSul
StateRio Grande do Sul
Founded15 May 1966
Government
 • MayorLuiz Vicente da Cunha Pires (PSB)
Area
 • Total43.9 km (16.9 sq mi)
Elevation17 m (56 ft)
Population
 • Total136,258
 • Density3,100/km (8,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
CEP94900-000
Area code(+55) 51
WebsiteOfficial website

Cachoeirinha (lit. "Little Waterfall") is a city in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. Cachoeirinha is an alternative for the people who want to be near Porto Alegre (capital of Rio Grande do Sul). The city is situated at a strategic point in Rio Grande do Sul state. The city shares borders with Porto Alegre, Canoas, Esteio, Sapucaia do Sul, Gravataí and Alvorada. The city holiday is on May 15, the date on which the city declared its emancipation.

Municipal policy

The Executive of the Municipality of Cachoeirinha is represented by the mayor and his office of Secretary, following the model proposed by the Federal Constitution. Legislative Power is represented by the City Council, composed of 17 councilors elected to office for four years. The House vote enacts laws for the administration and the Executive, especially the municipal budget.

Population

One of Cachoeirinha's gaucho municipalities had higher population growth in the 1970s. As of 20, the city has 131,240 inhabitants and 43.9 square kilometers of land area.

Traditions

Traditions of the gaucho are celebrated by the Cachoeirinha Center Traditions. Rancho da Saudade holds popular events. The Creole round, held annually in the city, received the recognition of the Government of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, and is included in the official calendar. Rodeos held in Cachoeirinha attract people from various cities of Brazil.

Education

The city has 37 public schools and 9 private at the elementary level and one college.

See also

External links

References

  1. "Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics" (in Portuguese). 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2019. 2018 Area Total
  2. IBGE 2022
Municipalities of Rio Grande do Sul
Capital: Porto Alegre
Mesoregion Centro Ocidental Rio-Grandense
Restinga Seca
Santa Maria
Santiago
Mesoregion Centro Oriental Rio-Grandense
Cachoeira do Sul
Lajeado-Estrela
Santa Cruz do Sul
Mesoregion Metropolitana de Porto Alegre
Camaquã
Gramado-Canela
Montenegro
Osório
Porto Alegre
São Jerônimo
Mesoregion Nordeste Rio-Grandense
Caxias do Sul
Guaporé
Vacaria
Mesoregion Noroeste Rio-Grandense
Carazinho
Cerro Largo
Cruz Alta
Erechim
Frederico Westphalen
Ijuí
Nao-Me-Toque
Passo Fundo
Sananduva
Santa Rosa
Santo Ângelo
Soledade
Três Passos
Mesoregion Sudeste Rio-Grandense
Jaguarão
Litoral Lagunar
Pelotas
Serras de Sudeste
Mesoregion Sudoeste Rio-Grandense
Campanha Central
Campanha Meridional
Campanha Ocidental
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