Butiá

Butiá extends across 752 square kilometers of land with an estimated population of 20,963 inhabitants as recorded in 2021.

The discovery of Brazil's first coal deposits in 1795 marked the beginning of Butiá's development, leading to its establishment as a major mining center.

The municipality maintains strong connections to its mining heritage through annual celebrations honoring Saint Teresa and Saint Barbara, traditional patrons of miners.

Located 80 kilometers from Porto Alegre, Butiá currently sustains its economy through coal mining, forestry, and agricultural production of soybeans and watermelons.

The municipality takes its name from a native palm tree that served as a geographical reference point before the official establishment of the settlement.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Elevation above the sea: 192 m

Shares border with: Minas do Leão

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

GPS coordinates: -30.12000,-51.96194

Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:17