Nova Santa Rita, Municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Description
Nova Santa Rita is a municipality in southern Rio Grande do Sul. It sits about 19 kilometers west of Porto Alegre and has a flat landscape with low elevation.
History
The region was home to the Carijó indigenous people until 1732, when bandeirantes and cattle drovers began moving through the area. German settlers founded the first colonies from 1824 onwards, followed by Portuguese and Azorean families who built communities along the riverbanks.
Culture
The place is named after Saint Rita of Cascia, to whom a church was dedicated in 1884. When the municipality gained independence in 1992, the word "Nova" was added to its name to mark this change.
Practical
The proximity to Porto Alegre makes it easy to reach and explore the area. Flat terrain and good road connections allow easy movement and access to neighboring towns.
Did you know?
The municipality only became independent in 1992 after separating from a larger city, making it one of the youngest communities in the region. This relative newness shapes its character as a developing settlement.
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