Alpestre, Rio Grande do Sul
Alpestre | |||
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Location of Alpestre | |||
Coordinates: 27°14′56″S 53°02′06″W / 27.24889°S 53.03500°WCoordinates: 27°14′56″S 53°02′06″W / 27.24889°S 53.03500°W | |||
Country | Brazil | ||
Region | South | ||
State | Rio Grande do Sul | ||
Founded | April 13, 1963 | ||
Government | |||
• Mayor | Valdir Jose Zasso (PDT) | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 328.749 km2 (126.931 sq mi) | ||
Population (2008) | |||
• Total | 9,017 | ||
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Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) | ||
• Summer (DST) | UTC-2 (UTC-2) | ||
HDI (2000) | 0.714 – medium[2] |
Alpestre is the northernmost municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The city lies near the Uruguay River, at its northernmost point. A landmark called Ponto Extremo Norto (Extreme North Point) marks the northernmost point of the state.
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