Santo Cristo, Rio Grande do Sul

Santo Cristo extends across 367 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 283 meters in the Noroeste Rio-Grandense region of Brazil.

The municipality received its official foundation status on January 28, 1955, becoming an independent administrative division within Rio Grande do Sul state.

The local population of 14,177 residents, known as Santocristense, maintains German traditions through events at the municipal park and cultural centers.

The municipality operates under UTC-3 time zone and houses administrative offices that manage public services for both urban and rural districts.

The municipality holds the title of four-time champion in milk and pork production within Rio Grande do Sul state.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Inception: 1955

Elevation above the sea: 283 m

Shares border with: Alecrim, Cândido Godói, Porto Lucena, Porto Vera Cruz, Santa Rosa, Tuparendi

Website: http://santocristo.rs.gov.br/site

GPS coordinates: -27.82389,-54.66278

Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:18