Cruz Alta, Municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Cruz Alta stands at 452 meters above sea level, covering 1,360 square kilometers within the Northwest Mesoregion of Rio Grande do Sul state.
The municipality of Cruz Alta, established in 1821, served as a foundation point for several other important cities including Ijuí, Santa Maria, and Passo Fundo.
The city maintains its connection to literature through its recognition as the birthplace of notable Brazilian writer Érico Veríssimo and journalist Júlio Prates de Castilhos.
The city connects to major urban centers through three principal roadways: BR-158, BR-377, and RS-342, facilitating transportation and commerce throughout the region.
Cruz Alta carries the official title 'Very Loyal City of the Divine Holy Spirit' and maintains a population density of 44 people per square kilometer.
Location: Rio Grande do Sul
Elevation above the sea: 475 m
Shares border with: Pejuçara, Tupanciretã, Boa Vista do Incra, Boa Vista do Cadeado, Fortaleza dos Valos, Ibirubá, Quinze de Novembro, Santa Bárbara do Sul
Website: http://cruzalta.rs.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -28.63861,-53.60639
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45
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