Lajeado (Rio Grande do Sul)

Lajeado on the map of Rio Grande do Sul

Lajeado is a city in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul. It is regarded as the center of the valley of the river Taquaris ( Vale do Taquari ).

Geography

Lajeado is located about 120 kilometers from Porto Alegre, the state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, removed. In the north of the city adjacent to Arroio do Meio and Marques de Souza. To the south are the cities of Santa Clara do Sul and Cruzeiro do Sul. In the West Lajeado is bordered by the river Taquari, Estrela, at the other shore. In the east Lajeado is limited by Forquetinha and Santa Clara do Sul. The climate is subtropical.

History

Lajeado was founded on March 20, 1855.

The population was estimated at 74 552 2007.

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