Capão do Leão

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Capão do Leão
Bandeira Capao do Leao.jpg
Brasao Capao do Leao.jpg
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Map of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil highlighting Capão do Leão
Coordinates: 31°45′46″S52°29′2″W / 31.76278°S 52.48389°W / -31.76278; -52.48389
Country Brazil
Region South
State Rio Grande do Sul
Micro-region Pelotas
FoundedMay 8, 1982
Area
  Total
785.37 km2 (303.23 sq mi)
Elevation
21 m (69 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1] )
  Total
25,409
  Density32/km2 (84/sq mi)
Demonym Leonense
Time zone UTC−3 (BRT)
IBGE code4304663
Distance from the capital274 km (170 mi) WSW
Website www.capaodoleao.rs.gov.br

Capão do Leão is a Brazilian municipality in the southern part of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The population is 25,409 (2020 est.) in an area of 785.37 km2. [2] The city hosts the main campus of Universidade Federal de Pelotas, the largest higher education institution in the southern portion of Rio Grande do Sul.

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