Frederico Westphalen

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Official Name: Frederico Westphalen

State: Rio Grande do Sul

Country: Brazil

Total area: 264,5 Km²

Average altitude: 522 m

Population: 26.716 (2004 census)

Frederico Westphalen is a southern Brazilian city located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Contents 1 History 2 Economy 3 Neighbor Cities 4 Access 5 Media 6 Climate 7 Universities and colleges 8 Schools 9 External links

[edit] History

The colonization of the Alto Uruguay region began in 1905. The first inhabitants were attracted by the natural resources of the region, specially suited for hunting purposes. In 1919 the first access road was created to connect the city with the neighbor city of Iraí. The city was officially created in December the 12th, 1954. The majority of the population descends from Italian immigrants.

[edit] Economy

The economy of the region is based on the food processing industries, furniture industries and agriculture.

[edit] Neighbor Cities

Frederico Westphalen has frontiers with the cities of Iraí, Vicente Dutra, Caiçara, Vista Alegre, Taquaruçu do Sul, Seberi, Cristal do Sul and Ametista.

[edit] Access

Two roads give access to the city: BR-386 and RS-150

[edit] Media

The city has a local newspaper called O Alto Uruguai and two radio stations, Rádio Alegria and Rádio Comunitária.

[edit] Climate

The climate is Sub-tropical with two well defined seasons: Summer (October to April) and Winter (May to September).

[edit] Universities and colleges

Frederico Westphalen has one university: URI - Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguay e Missões - University Website.

[edit] Schools

There are three schools on the city: Colégio Agrícola (technical school), Colégio Nossa Sra. Auxiliadora and Colégio Estadual José Cannelas.

[edit] External links

• Official home page (in Portuguese).
• Local University (in Portuguese).

Coordinates: 27°22′S 53°24′W