Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul
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Rio Grande |
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Panoramic view of Rio Grande | ||
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Nickname: "'Noiva do Mar'" | ||
Location of Rio Grande | ||
Coordinates: | ||
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Country | Brazil | |
Region | Sul | |
State | Rio Grande do Sul | |
Founded | 1737 | |
City status | 1835 | |
Mayor | Janir Branco (PMDB) | |
Area | ||
- City | 2,813.907 km² | |
Elevation | 1 m | |
Population | ||
- City (2006 est.) | 196,982 | |
- Density | 70.0/km² | |
Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC) |
Rio Grande is a city (and former state capital) in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Location: 32° 02' 06" S 52° 05' 56" W
Ps. The state capital of Rio Grande do Sul is Porto Alegreen:Rio Grande (miasto w Brazylii)