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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 and Italian descent.[2]
Caxias do Sul | |
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Município de Caxias do Sul Municipality of Caxias do Sul | |
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Nickname: Pearl of the Colonies | |
![]() Location of Caxias do Sul | |
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 | +55 54 |
Website | Caxias, Rio Grande do Sul |
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