Nova Bassano | |
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| Coordinates:28°43′26″S51°42′18″W / 28.72389°S 51.70500°W /-28.72389; -51.70500 | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Region | South |
| State | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Mesorregião | Nordeste Rio-grandense |
| Microregião | Guaporé |
| Founded | 1895 |
| Emancipated | 23 Mai 1964 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Prefecture |
| • Mayor (Prefeito) | Darcilo Luiz Pauletto (PMDB) |
| Area | |
• Total | 211.612 km2 (81.704 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 563 m (1,847 ft) |
| Population (2020[1]) | |
• Total | 10,005 |
| • Density | 43.7/km2 (113/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| CEP (Post Code) | 95 340-000 |
| Area code | ++55-32-... |
| HDI (2000) | 0.903 –high |
| Website | http://www.novabassano.rs.gov.br/ |
Nova Bassano is amunicipality and a city in the state ofRio Grande do Sul, southBrazil.
Nova Bassano was established byItalian immigrants around 1890. Among them was Padre Pedro Antônio Colbachini, a Catholic priest member of theScalabrini congregation, who is regarded together with his companions as the founder of the town.[2][3] In those days, the town had been called Bassano in memory of the North Italian town ofBassano del Grappa (Province ofVicenza) from which theimmigrant were coming.[4] In 1939, during the Second World War, it was renamed Silva Pais, but in 1947, with the unanimous assent of the population, it was named Nova Bassano in tribute to the first immigrants.[5]
Until 1898 the town was part of the municipality (Port.: município) ofLagoa Vermelha. Through successive administrative reforms it formed part of the municipalities ofVeranópolis andNova Prata.[6] By virtue of State Law n° 4730 23 May 1964 Nova Bassano became a municipality of its own.
Nova Bassano is situated in the state's mountainousSerra Gaúcha region. It is situated at28°47′2″S51°36′36″W / 28.78389°S 51.61000°W /-28.78389; -51.61000, at an altitude of 563 meters above sea level. It occupies an area of 211.612 km2.
The neighboring municipalities are on the northNova Araçá, on the eastNova Prata, on the south Nova Prata andVista Alegre do Prata, on the westSerafina Corrêa andGuaporé. The population was estimated by theBrazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics to amount to 10,005 in 2020.
Nova Bassano's climate is of thehumid subtropical type (Cfa). The mean temperature is 18 °C and varies between 5 °C and 35 °C. Mean rainfalls amount to 1650 mm.
The municipality enjoys one of the highestHuman Development Index (IDH) of the state and of Brazil, i.e. 0.844, placing it on the 39th rank of the 3.527 municipalities of the country.[7] Nova Bassano's economy is strong and is characterized by its diversification, extending toagriculture,wine production, industry,food industry and commerce. Themetal industry is particularly present in the municipality because several companies have established there.
Nova Bassano's school capacity exceeds 1.200 students, the Colbachini College (Port.: Colégio Padre Colbachini) being the major educative institution of the municipality. Furthermore, there are computer schools, a Municipal Library and a Cultural Society.
The locality's interest is enhanced by the vicinity of theSerra Gaúcha mountain. Nova Bassano hosts many plants native of the region, including 100 species of recognized native trees. The main tourist sights of the municipality are:[8][9]
Most of the Bassanense belong to theRoman Catholic Church. ThePatron Saint of the city is theSacred Heart of Jesus.
Nova Bassano is linked throughhighways RS 324 e BR/RS 470. Nearbyairports includeCaxias do Sul (Campo dos Bugres) at 73 km and thePasso Fundo airport at 81 km.
The first elections took place on 10 January 1965. Since then, the population of Nova Bassano has elected the following mayors:[11]
Mandato | Prefeito | Partido |
| 1965–1968 | Felisberto Antônio Dalla Costa | PMDB |
| 1969–1972 | Innocente Ângelo Biotto | PDS |
| 1973–1976 | Enio Luiz Boscato | PMDB |
| 1977–1982 | Tranquillo Zanetti | PDS |
| 1983–1988 | Felisberto Antônio Dalla Costa | PMDB |
| 1993–1996 | Agenor José Luis Cestonaro | PDT |
| 2000–2004 | Nelso Antônio Dall'Agnol | PMDB |
| 2005–2008 | Nelson José Dall'Igna | PP |
| 2009–2012 | Darcilo Luiz Pauletto | PMDB |
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