Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul
Municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lajeado is an important city in the valley of the Taquari River, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The population is 97,432 (2022 est.) in an area of 90.09 km2.[2] Some of the largest distributors of food and fuel of the state are found in Lajeado. The city is mostly urban. Its current mayor is Marcelo Caumo. It was founded on January 26, 1891, when it was separated from the municipality of Estrela. It was colonized by German and Italian people.
Lajeado | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
 Location within Rio Grande do Sul | |
  Lajeado Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 29°28′01″S 51°57′39″W | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| State | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marcelo Caumo (2021-2023) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 90.09 km2 (34.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Population (2022[1]) | |
| • Total | 97,432 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| Postal code | 95900-000 |
| Area code | 51 |
| Website | lajeado.rs.gov.br |
The city has a university: Univates.
- Pedrinho Gaúcho, football player
- Rodrigo Ely, football player
- Marcel Stürmer, artistic roller skater
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