Vacaria

Last updated
Vacaria
Centrodevacaria-rs-brasil.JPG
Downtown Vacaria
Bandeira oficial vacaria.jpg
Flag
BrasaoVacaria.png
Seal
RioGrandedoSul Municip Vacaria.svg
Location in Rio Grande do Sul
Coordinates: 28°30′44″S50°56′02″W / 28.51222°S 50.93389°W / -28.51222; -50.93389
Country Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil
Region South
State Rio Grande do Sul
FoundedOctober 22, 1850
Area
 • Total2,123.674 km2 (819.955 sq mi)
Elevation
971 m (3,186 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1] )
 • Total66,575
 • Density29.3/km2 (76/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−3 (BRT)
HDI (2000)0.805 – high
Website Vacaria, Rio Grande do Sul

Vacaria is a municipality in the northeast of the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Contents

It is located at a latitude of 28° 30' 44" South and a longitude of 50° 56' 02" west, with an altitude of 971 meters. Its population in 2020 was estimated to be 66,575 inhabitants. The total area of the city is 2105.6 km2. The city is known in Brazil for its climate and its production of apples.

Its Catedral Nossa Senhora da Oliveira is the episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Vacaria, which was founded in 1937 as a territorial prelature.

History

It was the Jesuit missionaries that, in the 16th century, started the colonization of the area by spreading the livestock brought from the reductions to the extensive wilderness known as "Baqueria de los Piñales". During more than a century, disputes with the Guarani Indians marked the history of the region, before it was consolidated as an official trail connecting the Plata region to Brazil. In the 19th century the fields of Vacaria were once more the stage of great battles, this time between the imperial soldiers and the republican revolutionists (Ragamuffin War).

Economy

Its economy is based on cattle raising, agriculture, transportation, flower growing and fruit growing. Vacaria is the largest producer of apples in Rio Grande do Sul and 2nd in the country and is considered the introductory location of wild fruits such as mulberry, bilberry, strawberry and raspberry. The per capita income was estimated by the IBGE in 2003 to be R$9.213,91

Attractions

Venue of the International Crioulo Rodeo (Rodeio Crioulo Internacional), one of the most important demonstrations of the gaucho culture, the city has also other attractions, such as the Fazenda do Socorro and the beautiful stone-built Cathedral of Our Lady of the Olive Tree.

On top of the natural attractions such as the beautiful sceneries like the valley of the Pelotas River or the Parque das Cachoeiras, Vacaria has other interesting cultural attractions, like the city museum, the Atelier Livre, the public market, the center of craftwork and the Casa do Povo, the only work of the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer in Rio Grande do Sul. Vacaria is also known for the production of a cheese based on the method of the Italian cheese Grana Padano.

Climate

Vacaria has an oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb). With mild summers that have an average high of about 24 °C and an average low of about 14 °C. And winters with average high temperature of about 16 °C and an average low of about 7 °C. During winter the temperature commonly goes below freezing but rarely does it snow. In the winter of 1879, was recorded the strongest blizzard in Brazil, with accumulation of 2 meters in the urban area of Vacaria. [2]

Climate data for Vacaria (1961–1990)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)34.1
(93.4)		32.4
(90.3)		31.1
(88.0)		29.0
(84.2)		26.6
(79.9)		24.6
(76.3)		26.4
(79.5)		32.9
(91.2)		30.1
(86.2)		31.2
(88.2)		35.5
(95.9)		32.8
(91.0)		35.5
(95.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)26.1
(79.0)		26.1
(79.0)		24.3
(75.7)		21.2
(70.2)		19.0
(66.2)		17.1
(62.8)		17.3
(63.1)		18.1
(64.6)		19.2
(66.6)		21.6
(70.9)		23.5
(74.3)		25.0
(77.0)		21.5
(70.7)
Daily mean °C (°F)19.4
(66.9)		19.7
(67.5)		18.0
(64.4)		14.9
(58.8)		12.5
(54.5)		10.8
(51.4)		10.9
(51.6)		11.7
(53.1)		13.2
(55.8)		15.4
(59.7)		17.1
(62.8)		18.6
(65.5)		15.2
(59.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)14.5
(58.1)		15.1
(59.2)		13.7
(56.7)		10.4
(50.7)		7.7
(45.9)		6.3
(43.3)		6.4
(43.5)		7.1
(44.8)		8.8
(47.8)		10.5
(50.9)		12.1
(53.8)		13.5
(56.3)		10.5
(50.9)
Record low °C (°F)4.6
(40.3)		6.1
(43.0)		1.7
(35.1)		−1.0
(30.2)		−4.5
(23.9)		−8.9
(16.0)		−5.5
(22.1)		−5.6
(21.9)		−5.1
(22.8)		−0.5
(31.1)		2.4
(36.3)		2.8
(37.0)		−8.9
(16.0)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm)12910757910101089106
Average relative humidity (%)75.678.779.680.480.180.579.980.479.078.076.076.278.7
Source: INMET [3]

Transportation

The city is served by Vacaria Airport.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rio Grande do Sul</span> State of Brazil

Rio Grande do Sul is a state in the southern region of Brazil. It is the fifth-most populous state and the ninth-largest by area. Located in the southernmost part of the country, Rio Grande do Sul is bordered clockwise by Santa Catarina to the north and northeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Uruguayan departments of Rocha, Treinta y Tres, Cerro Largo, Rivera, and Artigas to the south and southwest, and the Argentine provinces of Corrientes and Misiones to the west and northwest. The capital and largest city is Porto Alegre. The state has the highest life expectancy in Brazil, and the crime rate is relatively low compared to the Brazilian national average. Despite the high standard of living, unemployment is still high in the state, as of 2017. The state has 5.4% of the Brazilian population and is responsible for 6.6% of the Brazilian GDP.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pelotas</span> Place in south Brazil

Pelotas is a Brazilian city and municipality (município), the fourth most populous in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, after Porto Alegre, Caxias do Sul and Canoas. It is located 270 km (168 mi) from Porto Alegre, the state's capital city, and 130 km (80.8 mi) from the Uruguayan border. The Lagoa dos Patos lies to the east and the São Gonçalo Channel lies to the south, separating Pelotas from the city of Rio Grande.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Caxias do Sul</span> Municipality in South, Brazil

Caxias do Sul is a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil, situated in the state's mountainous Serra Gaúcha region. It was established by Italian immigrants on June 20, 1890. Today it is the second largest city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. In 2020, the population of Caxias do Sul was estimated at 517,451 people, many of whom are of Italian and German descent. The demonym of the citizens of Caxias do Sul is Caxiense.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul</span> Municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Santa Maria is a municipality (município) in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul, the southernmost state of Brazil. In 2020, its population was 283,677 inhabitants in a total area of 1,823 square kilometres (704 sq mi). Santa Maria is the 5th biggest municipality in the state, and the largest in its micro-region.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Francisco Beltrão</span> Municipality in Paraná, Brazil

Francisco Beltrão, established on December 14, 1952, is a municipality in the state of Paraná in Brazil. In 2010, the population was 80,727, of which 85% lived in the city proper and 15% on the surrounding land. Francisco Beltrão is very close to two other cities, Marmeleiro and Renascença. Its economy is based on agriculture, corn crops, turkey and chicken meat exports, textiles, aluminium pans, mobile industries, public services and small commerce.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Passo Fundo</span> Municipality in South, Brazil

Passo Fundo is a municipality in the north of the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. It is named after its river. It's the twelfth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 204,722 inhabitants living in a total municipal area of 780 km2.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul</span> Municipality in South, Brazil

Bento Gonçalves is a municipality located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Created in 1875, it is one of the centers of the Italian immigration in Brazil. It is also known as the 'wine capital of Brazil' due to its vineyards and wine production. In 2020, its estimated population was 121,803 inhabitants.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bagé</span> Municipality in South, Brazil

Bagé is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. In 2020, its population was 121,335 in a total area of 4,096 km2. It is the seventeenth largest city in the state according to the 2011 census. The city was founded in 1811 and given city status in 1859. Due to its strategic border location, Bagé has remained of significant military importance. Prior to official reorganization as a city, Bagé was seized by military forces from Uruguay and Argentina.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gravataí</span> Municipality in South, Brazil

Gravataí is a Brazilian municipality near Porto Alegre at the Rio Grande do Sul State. Its population is approximately 280,000 people, making it the sixth most populous city in the state.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Torres, Rio Grande do Sul</span> City in South, Brazil

Torres is a city on the coast of south Brazil in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The city has a population of approximately 40,000 inhabitants, of which 10,000 live in rural zones, but in summer the number of inhabitants reaches 300,000.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Santo Ângelo</span> Municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Santo Ângelo is a municipality located in northwestern Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. It has about 77,568 inhabitants and the total area of the municipality is about 679 km2. It borders Giruá to the north, and Entre-Ijuís to the south—it's linked to Santo Ângelo by the state road RS 344. The city is located 443 km (275 mi) from the state capital, Porto Alegre.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Santana do Livramento</span> Municipality in South, Brazil

Santana do Livramento, also spelled Sant'Ana do Livramento, is a city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is located along the border with the city of Rivera, Uruguay, forming together an international city of almost 170,000 inhabitants. Santana do Livramento was founded on July 30, 1823, and in 1857 was emancipated from Alegrete as a city. In 2009, the city was officially declared by the Brazilian government as the symbolic city of Brazilian integration with the Mercosur member states.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul</span> Municipality in South, Brazil

Rio Grande is a municipality (município) and one of the oldest cities in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. It was the state capital from 1835 to 1845. It is the most important port city in the state and has one of the most important maritime ports in Brazil.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cachoeira do Sul</span> Municipality in South, Brazil

Cachoeira do Sul is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, southernmost Brazil.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Antônio Prado</span> Municipality in South, Brazil

Antônio Prado is a municipality located in the Serra Gaúcha regionin The city is in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It boasts the largest collection of architectural heritage designated by IPHAN related to Italian colonization in Brazil. Its population is estimated at 13,041 people.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cambará do Sul</span> Municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Cambará do Sul is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Its population was approximately 6,406 in 2020. It has an area of approximately 1212 km2.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">São José dos Ausentes</span> Place in South, Brazil

São José dos Ausentes is a municipality with an average altitude of 1200 meters, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Its population was approximately 3,543 in 2020. It has an area of approximately 1176 km². Pico do Monte Negro is located in São José dos Ausentes, with its peak 1403 meters above sea level. It is the highest point in Rio Grande do Sul State. The town is 220 km far from state's capital, Porto Alegre.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Serras de Sudeste</span> Dissected plateau in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Serras de Sudeste is a dissected plateau, also named Planalto Dissecado de Sudeste or Escudo Sul-Rio-Grandense, located in the southeastern portion of Rio Grande do Sul state in southernmost Brazil, near Uruguay.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">São Joaquim</span> Municipality in South, Brazil

São Joaquim is a municipality in the state of Santa Catarina, situated in southern Brazil. Its population in 2020 was 27,139 inhabitants. Located in the Planalto Serrano, it lies 136 km from Tubarão, 81 km from Lages and 227 km from Florianópolis. The town is home to a variety of ethnic groups, including Italian, German, Portuguese, Japanese and Afro-Brazilians. There are also many people from other states in Brazil, especially from Rio Grande do Sul.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Snow in Brazil</span> The frequency of snow in Brazil

Snow in Brazil occurs yearly in the high plains of the country's South Region. Elsewhere in the country it is a rare phenomenon but has been registered several times.

References

  1. ↑ IBGE 2020
  2. ↑ Especial A Neve e os gaúchos Zero Hora, visto em 03/08/2011.
  3. ↑ "Normais climatológicas do Brasil 1961-1990" (in Portuguese). Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.