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Cachoeirinha | |
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 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″S51°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 | Cristian Wasem Rosa (MDB) |
| Area | |
• Total | 43.9 km2 (16.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population (2022[2]) | |
• Total | 136,258 |
| • Density | 3,100/km2 (8,040/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 theBrazilian state ofRio Grande do Sul. Cachoeirinha is an alternative for the people who want to be nearPorto Alegre (capital of Rio Grande do Sul). Thecity is situated at a strategic point inRio Grande do Sulstate. Thecity shares borders withPorto Alegre,Canoas,Esteio,Sapucaia do Sul,Gravataí andAlvorada. The cityholiday is on May 15, the date on which the city declared its emancipation.
Cachoeirinha is known locally for having a large industrial district, for being the new home ofEsporte Clube Cruzeiro, a traditional football team from Rio Grande do Sul, and for housing the Rice Experimental Station of the Rio Grande do Sul Rice Institute (IRGA).[3]
The Executive of the Municipality of Cachoeirinha is represented by the mayor and his office of Secretary, following the model proposed by the Federal Constitution. Legislative Power is represented by the City Council, composed of 17 councilors elected to office for four years. The House vote[clarification needed] enacts laws for the administration and the Executive, especially the municipal budget.
One of Cachoeirinha's gaucho municipalities[clarification needed] had higher population growth in the 1970s. As of 20, the city has 131,240 inhabitants and 43.9 square kilometers of land area.
Traditions of the gaucho are celebrated by the Cachoeirinha Center Traditions.[clarification needed] Rancho da Saudade holds popular events. The Creole round, held annually in the city, received the recognition of the Government of the State ofRio Grande do Sul, and is included in the official calendar. Rodeos held in Cachoeirinha attract people from various cities ofBrazil.
The city has 37 public schools and 9 private at the elementary level and one college.[citation needed]
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