Gravataí

Gravataí is an industrial municipality near Porto Alegre in Rio Grande do Sul. The area spreads across a substantial territory with the Gravataí River running through its landscape.

Portuguese settlers founded a mission settlement in 1763 that later transformed into an important regional center. Industrialization reshaped the place significantly in recent decades.

The town carries traces of its Guarani heritage through the daily traditions and celebrations of its residents. This connection to indigenous history shapes the place's identity even today.

The place sits within easy reach of Porto Alegre and serves as a good base for exploring the region. Visitors should expect an industrial character and modern urban life.

A major automotive manufacturer has shaped the local economy and landscape for several decades. This factory employs many people from the area and remains central to the local character.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Inception: 1763

Elevation above the sea: 26 m

Shares border with: Glorinha, Taquara, Viamão, Cachoeirinha, Sapucaia do Sul, Alvorada, Novo Hamburgo, Esteio

Website: http://gravatai.rs.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -29.94333,-50.99389

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:18