Taquara

The municipality stretches across 480 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 57 meters, located 72 kilometers from Porto Alegre.

The territorial division received its municipal status on April 17, 1886, marking the beginning of its administrative independence in southern Brazil.

The municipal government maintains active community centers where residents participate in educational programs, sports activities, and traditional celebrations throughout the year.

Residents access municipal services at the central administrative building on Tristão Monteiro Street, which houses departments for taxation, planning, and public works.

The municipality adopted the motto 'Um lugar para ficar' (A place to stay), reflecting its commitment to sustainable development and community retention.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Inception: April 17, 1886

Elevation above the sea: 57 m

Shares border with: Araricá, Igrejinha, Glorinha, Gravataí, Novo Hamburgo, Parobé, Rolante, Santo Antônio da Patrulha, São Francisco de Paula, Sapiranga, Três Coroas

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

GPS coordinates: -29.65083,-50.78083

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:06