Frederico Westphalen, Administrative municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Frederico Westphalen sits at an elevation of 375 meters, featuring residential areas surrounded by agricultural fields and industrial zones in southern Brazil.
The municipality became official on December 12, 1954, following the development of Alto Uruguay region that started with hunters in 1905.
Italian descendants form the majority of the population, maintaining their traditions through local festivities and community gatherings throughout the year.
The town connects to neighboring cities through two main transportation arteries: the BR-386 highway and RS-150 road, facilitating regional travel.
Two newspapers, O Alto Uruguai and Folha do Noroeste, along with multiple radio stations serve the local communication needs of this Brazilian municipality.
Location: Rio Grande do Sul
Elevation above the sea: 375 m
Shares border with: Caiçara, Ametista do Sul, Cristal do Sul, Iraí, Seberi, Taquaruçu do Sul, Vicente Dutra, Vista Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Website: http://fredericowestphalen.rs.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -27.35889,-53.39389
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10
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