Nova Petrópolis | |
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| Municipality of Nova Petrópolis | |
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| Motto: Jardim da Serra Gaúcha (Garden of Serra Gaúcha) | |
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| Coordinates:29°22′01″S51°06′00″W / 29.367°S 51.100°W /-29.367; -51.100 | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| State |  Rio Grande do Sul |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Régis Luiz Hahn |
| Area | |
• Total | 291.079 km2 (112.386 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 563 m (1,847 ft) |
| Population (2020)[1] | |
• Total | 21,536 |
| • Density | 73.987/km2 (191.62/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| HDI (2010) | 0.780 –high[2] |
| Website | novapetropolis |
Nova Petrópolis is amunicipality in the SouthernBrazilian state ofRio Grande do Sul. The main seat of the municipality is also called Nova Petrópolis. It is located in theSerra Gaúcha region, at 29º22'35" South, 51º06'52" West, about 90 km (56 mi) north ofPorto Alegre, the state capital city. Nova Petrópolis is situated at an average altitude of 580 m (1,900 ft) above sea level and covers an area of 293 km2 (113 sq mi).
The population of the municipality is around 20,000 people, and the majority of the natives are descendants ofGerman-Brazilian immigrants. TheGerman language orRiograndenser Hunsrückisch is still widely spoken in the municipality. Tourism is the main economic activity, followed by the manufacture of wool garments,dairy farming andshoemaking.Nova Petrópolis is one of the towns along theSerra Gaúcha scenic route known asRota Romântica. The town is also part of the scenicRegião das Hortênsias.Some known towns near Nova Petrópolis areCaxias do Sul,Novo Hamburgo,São Leopoldo,Feliz,Gramado,Canela.
Nova Petropolis is mainly a historical town, but there are several tourist shops and a maze. There are several ruralhostels that are a combination of farms and lodgings where horse riding is one of their most characteristic attractions. There are also several restaurants.The city is also the home of the famous Ninho das Águias Mountain Peak which is a local attraction that draws thousands of visitors monthly. The peak has one of the most beautiful views in Southern Brazil. There is no cost to enter and it is a family welcoming location.[3]
This city is characterised asoceanic climate (Köppen:Cfb),frost are common on winter,snow may occur on winter, but it is uncommon.
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