Santa Cruz do Sul
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Santa Cruz do Sul is a Brazilian municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, 155km from Porto Alegre. Founded in 1847 as a colony and emancipated in 1877, it became a key center for German colonization. The city is known for its tobacco production and hosts a large Oktoberfest celebration.
Statistics
Area
733.47 km²
Population
138,104