São Francisco de Assis, Rio Grande do Sul

São Francisco de Assis is a Brazilian municipality in the western part of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. It has a population of 18,205 (2020). Its elevation is 151 m. It has an area of 2,530.9 km². It is located 434 km west of the state capital of Porto Alegre. The nickname of the city is Sao Chico.

Terra Boa
Flag of Terra Boa
Coat of arms of Terra Boa
Location within Rio Grande do Sul
Location within Rio Grande do Sul
Terra Boa is located in Brazil
Terra Boa
Terra Boa
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 29°33′1″S 55°7′52″W / 29.55028°S 55.13111°W / -29.55028; -55.13111
Country Brazil
StateRio Grande do Sul
MesoregionSouthwestern Rio Grande do Sul
(Sudoeste Rio-Grandense)
MicroregionCampanha Ocidental
FoundedJanuary 4, 1884
Area
 • Total
2,503.9 km2 (966.8 sq mi)
Elevation
151 m (495 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
18,205
 • Density7.3/km2 (19/sq mi)
DemonymAssissense
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code
97610-xxx
IBGE code4318101
Websitesaofranciscoassis.rs.gov.br

The city is situated by the Jaguari, near the city of Santa Maria. They plant soy and produce milk. The city had been showing significant growth, compared to the last decade.

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