São Leopoldo
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
São Leopoldo is an industrial city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, founded by German immigrants in 1824. It is widely recognized as the cradle of German culture in Brazil and is a key stop on the Romantic Route. The city serves as the headquarters for the Unisinos University.
Statistics
Area
102.31 km²
Population
229,678