Canguçu, Administrative division in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Canguçu extends across 3,526 square kilometers in southern Brazil, with a population of 56,370 residents spread throughout its territory.
The establishment of Canguçu as an administrative division occurred on June 27, 1857, marking the beginning of structured local governance in this region.
East Pomeranian, a dialect of Low German, holds equal status with Portuguese as an official language in Canguçu, reflecting its European settlement heritage.
The municipality operates under the leadership of Mayor Vinícius Pegoraro, providing administrative services through its headquarters at an elevation of 386 meters.
The territory shares borders with eight different municipalities, including Piratini, Amaral Ferrador, and Pelotas, creating a complex administrative network in Rio Grande do Sul.
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
Phone: +555332529500
Website: http://cangucu.rs.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -31.39500,-52.67583
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04
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