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 descent.[2]
Caxias do Sul | |
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Municipality | |
| Município de Caxias do Sul Municipality of Caxias do Sul | |
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 Flag  Seal | |
| Nickname(s): Pearl of the Colonies | |
 Location of Caxias do Sul | |
  Caxias do Sul Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 29°10′00″S 51°11′00″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 |
| Area code(s) | +55 54 |
| Website | Caxias, Rio Grande do Sul |
References
- IBGE 2020
- "Caxias do Sul" (in Portuguese). Brasília, Brazil: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística. 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
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