Camaquã

Camaquã is a municipality in southern Rio Grande do Sul that includes farmland, pastures, and an urban center. The area spreads across gently rolling terrain with a river running through the landscape.

The municipality was founded in the 19th century and grew as an administrative and trade hub for the farming region around it. Settlement followed trade routes and the availability of water for farming and livestock.

The people here follow gaucho traditions and keep customs tied to farming and rural life. These ways shape how the community lives together today.

The municipality has a compact center where shops, government offices, and services are clustered. It is easy to explore on foot, and from here you can reach the surrounding farms and rural areas.

The Camaquã River shaped the settlement for centuries and was once a key route for moving goods and livestock. Its geography still influences how farmers use their fields and manage water today.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Inception: April 19, 1864

Elevation above the sea: 24 m

Shares border with: Amaral Ferrador, São Lourenço do Sul, Cerro Grande do Sul, Arambaré, Barão do Triunfo, Chuvisca, Cristal, Dom Feliciano, São Jerônimo, Sentinela do Sul

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

GPS coordinates: -30.85278,-51.81528

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:30