Santo Ângelo

Santo Ângelo is a municipality in northwestern Rio Grande do Sul with a developed urban center and surrounding rural areas. The city functions as a regional hub for commerce and services, connecting smaller communities in the region.

The settlement began in the early 1700s as a Catholic mission station serving the Guaraní people. Over time it grew into an important administrative center and played a role in the development of southern Brazil.

The Catedral Angelopolitana shapes the cityscape and reminds visitors of early connections between European missionaries and the local Guaraní people. You can see traces of this shared past in the streets and buildings that make up the city today.

The city is easily accessible by road and has a local airport for regional travel. Visitors can explore the downtown area on foot and use local buses to reach nearby towns and attractions.

The area was originally a Jesuit reduction, a special mission settlement designed for cooperation between Europeans and Guaraní people. These origins still influence the character and layout of the place today.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Inception: 1706

Elevation above the sea: 286 m

Shares border with: Giruá, Entre-Ijuís, Catuípe, Vitória das Missões, Guarani das Missões, Sete de Setembro

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

GPS coordinates: -28.29889,-54.26278

Latest update: December 17, 2025 07:53