Canguçu

Canguçu is a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil, located in a hilly region with varied landscapes. The area is characterized by its sprawling territory and its role as an administrative and social center for surrounding communities.

The area was formally established as a municipality on June 27, 1857, beginning organized local governance in the region. This founding coincided with the period of European immigration and settlement across southern Brazil.

East Pomeranian, a German dialect, holds official status alongside Portuguese, reflecting the region's strong links to European settlement. The language remains present in daily conversations and community gatherings throughout the area.

The area spans varied terrain and elevation, creating diverse conditions across the municipality. Visitors should be prepared for a spread-out region where movement between areas may require planning and local guidance.

The municipality borders eight different neighboring communities, creating an intricate web of administrative connections in the region. This central location makes it a junction point within the broader system of southern Brazil.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Inception: June 27, 1857

Elevation above the sea: 386 m

Shares border with: Piratini, Amaral Ferrador, Cerrito, Cristal, Encruzilhada do Sul, Morro Redondo, Pelotas, São Lourenço do Sul

Website: http://cangucu.rs.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -31.39500,-52.67583

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:48