Cachoeirinha

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Cachoeirinha
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Motto: 
A New City
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Geographical divisions of Rio Grande do Sul state. Cachoeirinha is highlighted in red.
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Cachoeirinha
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 29°57′03″S51°05′38″W / 29.95083°S 51.09389°W / -29.95083; -51.09389
Country Brazil
Region Sul
State Rio Grande do Sul
Founded15 May 1966
Government
  MayorLuiz Vicente da Cunha Pires (PSB)
Area
[1]
  Total43.9 km2 (16.9 sq mi)
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2022 [2] )
  Total136,258
  Density3,100/km2 (8,000/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−3 (BRT)
CEP
94900-000
Area code (+55) 51
Website Official website

Cachoeirinha (lit. "Little Waterfall") is a city in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. Cachoeirinha is an alternative for the people who want to be near Porto Alegre (capital of Rio Grande do Sul). The city is situated at a strategic point in Rio Grande do Sul state. The city shares borders with Porto Alegre, Canoas, Esteio, Sapucaia do Sul, Gravataí and Alvorada. The city holiday is on May 15, the date on which the city declared its emancipation.

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Municipal policy

The Executive of the Municipality of Cachoeirinha is represented by the mayor and his office of Secretary, following the model proposed by the Federal Constitution. Legislative Power is represented by the City Council, composed of 17 councilors elected to office for four years. The House vote[ clarification needed ] enacts laws for the administration and the Executive, especially the municipal budget.

Population

One of Cachoeirinha's gaucho municipalities[ clarification needed ] had higher population growth in the 1970s. As of 20, the city has 131,240 inhabitants and 43.9 square kilometers of land area.

Traditions

Traditions of the gaucho are celebrated by the Cachoeirinha Center Traditions.[ clarification needed ] Rancho da Saudade holds popular events. The Creole round, held annually in the city, received the recognition of the Government of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, and is included in the official calendar. Rodeos held in Cachoeirinha attract people from various cities of Brazil.

Education

The city has 37 public schools and 9 private at the elementary level and one college.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics" (in Portuguese). 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2019. 2018 Area Total
  2. IBGE 2022