Cachoeira do Sul

Cachoeira do Sul (Portuguese pronunciation: [kaʃuˈe(j)ɾɐ du ˈsuw]) is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, southernmost Brazil.

Cachoeira do Sul
Municipality
Municipality of Cachoeira do Sul
Flag of Cachoeira do Sul
Flag
Official seal of Cachoeira do Sul
Seal
Nickname: 
Capital Nacional do Arroz "National Rice Capital"
Location within Rio Grande do Sul
Location within Rio Grande do Sul
Coordinates: 30°02′21″S 52°53′38″W
Country Brazil
RegionSouth
State Rio Grande do Sul
Founded1820
Government
 • MayorJosé Otávio Germano (PP)
Area
 • Total3,715 km2 (1,434 sq mi)
Elevation
68 m (223 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total81,869
 • Density22/km2 (57/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
HDI (2010)0.742 – high[2]
Websitewww.cachoeiradosul.rs.gov.br

Its Marian Catedral da Nossa Senhora da Conceição [3] is the episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cachoeira do Sul.

It is located at a latitude of 30º02'21" S and a longitude of 52º53'38" W, at an approximate elevation of 68 meters above sea level. Its population in 2020 was approximately 81,869 and its area is 3715.5 square kilometers.

Climate

Cachoeira do Sul has a humid subtropical climate and its annual average temperature is 18.9 °C (66.0 °F). In January, the warmest month, highs frequently surpass 30 °C (86 °F) with the average low dropping to 19 °C (66 °F). In June, the coldest month, highs reach 19 °C (66 °F) and lows usually go below 9 °C (48 °F), reaching up to −5 °C (23 °F), but snow is a rare occurrence. Rainfall is distributed evenly throughout the year with a monthly average of 140 millimetres (5.5 in).

Sports

There are two soccer teams in Cachoeira do Sul, Grêmio Esportivo São José and Cachoeira Futebol Clube they both play at the Joaquim Vidal Stadium.

Notable locals

References
  1. IBGE 2020
  2. "Archived copy" (PDF). United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 8, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/brazil/2666.htm GCatholic
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