Alegrete, Brazil

Alegrete ( the joyful ) is a city in Brazil in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

It lies on the River Ibirapuitã to 102 meters. The city was founded in 1817 and received in 1857 the city rights. Alegrete has 88 513 inhabitants ( 2006 estimate).

Economy

The city is a center for the meat processing industry.

Personalities

Born here

  • Olegario Víctor Andrade, writer, journalist and politician

- 29.783888888889 - 55.791111111111Koordinaten: 29 ° 47 ' S, 55 ° 47 ' W

  • Place in Rio Grande do Sul
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