Cachoeirinha

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Cachoeirinha
Flag Seal
Motto:  A New City
Geographical divisions of Rio Grande do Sul state. Cachoeirinha is highlighted in red.
Cachoeirinha Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 29°57′03″S 51°05′38″W / 29.95083°S 51.09389°W / -29.95083; -51.09389
Country	Brazil
Region	Sul
State	Rio Grande do Sul
Founded	15 May 1966
Government
• Mayor	Luiz Vicente da Cunha Pires (PSB)
Area [1]
• Total	43.9 km2 (16.9 sq mi)
Elevation	17 m (56 ft)
Population  (2022[2])
• Total	136,258
• Density	3,100/km2 (8,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−3 (BRT)
CEP	94900-000
Area code	(+55) 51
Website	Official website

Cachoeirinha (lit. "Little Waterfall") is a city in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. Cachoeirinha is an alternative for the people who want to be near Porto Alegre (capital of Rio Grande do Sul). The city is situated at a strategic point in Rio Grande do Sul state. The city shares borders with Porto Alegre, Canoas, Esteio, Sapucaia do Sul, Gravataí and Alvorada. The city holiday is on May 15, the date on which the city declared its emancipation.