Cachoeirinha

Cachoeirinha
Flag of Cachoeirinha
Official seal of Cachoeirinha
Motto: 
A New City
Geographical divisions of Rio Grande do Sul state. Cachoeirinha is highlighted in red.
Geographical divisions of Rio Grande do Sul state. Cachoeirinha is highlighted in red.
Cachoeirinha is located in Brazil
Cachoeirinha
Cachoeirinha
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 29°57′03″S 51°05′38″W / 29.95083°S 51.09389°W / -29.95083; -51.09389
CountryBrazil
RegionSul
StateRio Grande do Sul
Founded15 May 1966
Government
 • MayorLuiz Vicente da Cunha Pires (PSB)
Area
 • Total
43.9 km2 (16.9 sq mi)
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Population
 (2022[2])
 • Total
136,258
 • Density3,100/km2 (8,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
CEP
94900-000
Area code(+55) 51
WebsiteOfficial 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.

  1. ^ "Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics" (in Portuguese). 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2019. 2018 Area Total
  2. ^ IBGE 2022