Encantado, Rio Grande do Sul

Encantado is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is located 25 km northeast of Teutônia.^[2] It is also the location of the Christ the Protector statue, which was completed in 2022.^[3][4]

Encantado
Municipality
Flag Seal
Location within Rio Grande do Sul
Encantado Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 29°14′09″S 51°52′12″W
Country	Brazil
State	Rio Grande do Sul
Government
• Mayor	Jonas Calvi (2021-Present)
Population  (2020)[1]
• Total	22,880
Demonym	Encantense[2]
Time zone	UTC−3 (BRT)
Area/distance code	51
Website	https://encantado.rs.gov.br/

Neighboring municipalities include Muçum, Roca Sales, and Vespasiano Corrêa.^[2]

See also

• List of municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul

References

1. "Brasil: Rio Grande do Sul: Encantado". IGBE Cidades. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
2. "Encantado - Informações sobre o município e a prefeitura" [Municipality of Encantado]. www.cidade-brasil.com.br. Cidade Brasil / Estado de Rio Grande do Sul / Município Encantado. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
3. "New Christ statue in Brazil's Encantado to be taller than Rio's". BBC News. April 11, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
4. Swati, K S (May 5, 2022). "Brazil's Encantado Town Builds A Statue Of Jesus Christ Taller Than Rio's". Outlook. Outlook India. Retrieved December 18, 2022.