Rio Grande, Port municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Rio Grande extends along a low peninsula where the Patos Lagoon connects to the Atlantic Ocean through a deep-water channel.
Portuguese colonists established a military fort in 1737, marking the beginning of European settlement in the southernmost region of Brazil.
The maritime heritage shapes local traditions through fishing activities, port operations, and naval industries that sustain the community.
The port handles extensive cargo operations, processing agricultural products, textiles, and petroleum through modern terminal facilities.
The city connects to Praia do Cassino, which stretches for 250 kilometers as the longest continuous beach in Brazil.
Location: Rio Grande do Sul
Inception: 1737
Elevation above the sea: 12 m
Shares border with: Capão do Leão, Santa Vitória do Palmar, Arroio Grande, Pelotas
Website: http://riogrande.rs.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -32.03500,-52.09889
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:58
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