Jaguarão

Jaguarão (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒaɡwɐˈɾɐ̃w]) is a municipality in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul located on the shores of the Jaguarão River, bordering Uruguay.

Jaguarão
Municipality
Municipality of Jaguarão
Flag of Jaguarão
Flag
Coat of arms of Jaguarão
Coat of arms
Jaguarão is located in Brazil
Jaguarão
Jaguarão
Coordinates: 32°33′57″S 53°22′33″W
Country Brazil
State Rio Grande do Sul
MesoregionSudeste Rio-Grandense
MicroregionJaguarão
Area
 • Total2,054.4 km2 (793.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total26,500
 • Density13/km2 (33/sq mi)
HDI (2010)0.707 – high[2]

It lies a short distance inland from the Mirim Lagoon.

Geographical and historical proximity to Uruguay

In 1865 it was the site of the Battle of Jaguarão, fought against Uruguayan forces.

Located in the extreme south of Brazil and the border with Uruguay, the Baron of Mauá International Bridge links it with Río Branco.

Consular representation

Uruguay has a Consulate in Jaguarão.[3]

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. "Directorio de oficinas consulares Uruguayas en el mundo". Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 October 2022.
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