Cachoeirinha
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For other uses, see Cachoeirinha (disambiguation).
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.
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Cachoeirinha | |
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Motto: A New City | |
Coordinates: 29°57′03″S 51°05′38″W | |
Country | Brazil |
Region | Sul |
State | Rio Grande do Sul |
Founded | 15 May 1966 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Luiz Vicente da Cunha Pires (PSB) |
Area | |
• Total | 43.9 km2 (16.9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
Population (2020[2]) | |
• Total | 131,240 |
• Density | 3,000/km2 (7,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
CEP | 94900-000 |
Area code | (+55) 51 |
Website | Official website |
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