Ijuí, Municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Located 395 kilometers from Porto Alegre, Ijuí spans across 689 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 304 meters above sea level.
The municipality was established on October 19, 1890, as part of a settlement project designed to attract German agricultural immigrants to southern Brazil.
The population of 83,764 residents represents a mix of German, Italian, and Polish descendants who maintain their traditions through regular festivals and events.
The João Batista Bos Filho Airport connects Ijuí with regional destinations, while the local Charity Hospital provides medical services to the surrounding area.
In 2021, Ijuí received the title of National Ethnic Capital due to its population diversity and preservation of multiple European cultural influences.
Location: Rio Grande do Sul
Inception: October 19, 1890
Elevation above the sea: 304 m
Shares border with: Chiapeta, Boa Vista do Cadeado, Ajuricaba, Augusto Pestana, Bozano, Catuípe, Coronel Barros, Nova Ramada
Website: http://ijui.rs.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -28.38778,-53.91500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:40
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