Estrela, Rio Grande do Sul

Estrela ( Brazil) on the map of Rio Grande do Sul

Estrela is a city on the banks of the Rio Taquari in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul ( Southern Brazil ). In 2006, the city had a population of 29 564 people.

History

When the first colonists came to town, they noticed a bright light in a marsh. In reality, it was the reflection of the full moon, which looked like a meteor to them, which is why the city " Estrela " was called, meaning " star" means.

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Cardinal Aloisio Lorscheider (1924-2007), Archbishop of Aparecida
Swamp Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Aparecida
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