São Borja, Border municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
São Borja is a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul that stretches along the Uruguay River, marking the border between Brazil and Argentina. The town sits in a relatively flat landscape at low elevation.
The municipality was founded in 1682 by Jesuit missionaries as a religious settlement. It became the oldest municipality in Rio Grande do Sul state.
The municipality serves as the birthplace of two Brazilian presidents, Getúlio Vargas and João Goulart, earning its designation as the Land of Presidents.
A bridge connects the town to Santo Tomé in Argentina, allowing crossing between the two countries. The border crossing serves as an important hub for trade and transportation.
Two Brazilian presidents were born in this town, giving it a reputation as a place of political importance. The city is known for producing these two leading figures.
Location: Rio Grande do Sul
Inception: 1682
Elevation above the sea: 97 m
Shares border with: Garruchos, Itacurubi, Itaqui, Maçambara, Santo Antônio das Missões, Unistalda
Website: http://saoborja.rs.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -28.66083,-56.00389
Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:22
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