Frederico Westphalen

Frederico Westphalen is a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul situated at 375 meters elevation with a mix of residential areas, farmland, and industrial zones. The town sits among these different land uses in southern Brazil's landscape.

The municipality was officially established in 1954 after the Alto Uruguay region began developing around 1905 with hunters and early settlers. This period of settlement shaped what became the present-day community.

The population has strong Italian roots that shape local celebrations and community gatherings throughout the year. These traditions are woven into how people here connect with each other and their surroundings.

The BR-386 and RS-150 roads connect the town to neighboring cities and provide the main routes for regional travel. These transportation corridors make it easy to reach nearby areas.

Two local newspapers and several radio stations provide news and information to the community. This media landscape shows the importance of local communication in connecting people across the area.

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: December 20, 2025 00:29