Imigrante

Imigrante (population: 3,100) is a city in Rio Grande do Sul, located in south Brazil, situated in the state's Taquari Valley region. It was established by German and Italian immigrants. Imigrante calls itself, Terra do Cactos, or Land of the Cactus.

Imigrante
Municipality
Official seal of Imigrante
Seal
Geograpichal divisions of Rio Grande do Sul. Imigrante is highlighted in red.
Geograpichal divisions of Rio Grande do Sul. Imigrante is highlighted in red.
Coordinates: 29°21′18″S 51°46′37″W
CountryBrazil
StateRio Grande do Sul
IncorporatedMay 9, 1988
Government
 • MayorPaulo Gilberto Altmann (PP)
Area
 • Total73,355 km2 (28,323 sq mi)
Elevation
100 m (300 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total3,100
 • Density39.9/km2 (103/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Websiteimigrante-rs.com.br

The city is 100 m above sea level. Its climate is subtropical.

Imigrante's economy centers on the metallurgy industry.

The mayor is Paulo Gilberto Altmann, of the PP party.

Notable people
  • Rosenthal Cascade.
    Rosenthal Cascade.
  • Dr. Ito Snell Main Street, Arroio da Seca Neighbourhood.
    Dr. Ito Snell Main Street, Arroio da Seca Neighbourhood.
  • Johannes Fells, 539m.
    Johannes Fells, 539m.
  • Johannes Fells, 539m.
    Johannes Fells, 539m.
  • Daltro Filho Neighbourhood, and the Boa Vista 37 Mountain.
    Daltro Filho Neighbourhood, and the Boa Vista 37 Mountain.
  • Arroio da Seca Valley.
    Arroio da Seca Valley.

See also

References
  1. IBGE 2020
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