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Candiota, Municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Candiota occupies 933 square kilometers of land in southern Brazil, maintaining a population density of 11 residents per square kilometer.

The municipality was established on March 24, 1992, in an area previously inhabited by Guarani and Kaingang indigenous communities.

The residents of Candiota, known as Candiotenses, participate in gaucho traditions including the preparation of churrasco and consumption of chimarrão.

The municipality maintains a school enrollment rate of 94.9 percent for children between ages 6 and 14, supporting educational development.

The Candiota coal deposits contain substantial reserves that contribute to Brazil's energy production through local mining operations.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Elevation above the sea: 220 m

Shares border with: Aceguá, Bagé, Hulha Negra, Pedras Altas, Pinheiro Machado

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

GPS coordinates: -31.55778,-53.67278

Latest update: March 10, 2025 07:23

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