Novo Hamburgo, Industrial metropolis in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
The municipality spreads across 223 square kilometers of land at 57 meters elevation, containing both urban developments and agricultural zones.
German settlers established the community in 1832, which gained independence from São Leopoldo in 1927 during its industrial transformation period.
The municipal heritage includes German architectural elements, traditional leather craftsmanship, and a strong focus on shoe manufacturing traditions.
The city maintains direct transportation connections with Porto Alegre, located 39 kilometers south, through established road and rail networks.
Novo Hamburgo houses extensive leather and footwear production facilities, making it a central hub for Brazilian shoe manufacturing industries.
Location: Rio Grande do Sul
Inception: 1832
Elevation above the sea: 57 m
Shares border with: Araricá, Ivoti, Sapiranga, Estância Velha, Campo Bom, Dois Irmãos, Gravataí, São Leopoldo, Sapucaia do Sul, Taquara
Website: http://novohamburgo.rs.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -29.67778,-51.13083
Latest update: June 4, 2025 15:22
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