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Arroio Grande, Administrative municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

The municipality of Arroio Grande spans across 2,513 square kilometers of land in southern Rio Grande do Sul, featuring numerous streams and waterways.

Manuel Jerônimo de Sousa established Arroio Grande in 1803, initially developing the settlement around the Ferreira family ranch near the main stream banks.

The municipality maintains its traditional agricultural identity through rice cultivation, soybean farming, and extensive cattle raising activities throughout its districts.

Visitors can reach Arroio Grande via BR-116 national highway or RS-602 and RS-473 state roads, connecting the municipality to major regional centers.

The municipality encompasses three distinct districts - Mauá, Pedreiras, and Santa Izabel do Sul - each contributing to the region's agricultural production.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Elevation above the sea: 22 m

Shares border with: Capão do Leão, Pedro Osório, Herval, Jaguarão, Rio Grande

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

GPS coordinates: -32.23778,-53.08694

Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:07

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