Cachoeirinha, Municipality and industrial center in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Located at 17 meters above sea level, Cachoeirinha extends across the metropolitan region of Porto Alegre with residential and commercial zones.
The municipal government established Cachoeirinha on May 15, 1966, transforming it from agricultural lands into an administrative division of Rio Grande do Sul.
The population of Cachoeirinha represents a combination of Italian, German, and African influences, reflected in local traditions and community gatherings.
The city maintains regular transportation connections to Porto Alegre, with multiple bus routes operating between the metropolitan centers throughout the day.
The name of this municipality translates to 'little waterfall' in Portuguese, relating to the natural water features that defined the original settlement.
Location: Rio Grande do Sul
Inception: May 15, 1966
Elevation above the sea: 17 m
Shares border with: Alvorada, Canoas, Esteio, Gravataí, Porto Alegre, Sapucaia do Sul
Website: http://cachoeirinha.rs.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -29.95083,-51.09389
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:58
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