Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Rio Grande is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, historically serving as the state capital from 1835 to 1845. It's a significant port city, boasting one of Brazil's most important maritime ports. Founded in 1737 by Brigadier General José da Silva Pais, it was initially established as a fort to defend Portuguese territory.
Statistics
Area
2,817.48 km²
Population
191,900