Cachoeirinha
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Coordinates: 29 ° 57 ′ S , 51 ° 6 ′ W Cachoeirinha on the map of Rio Grande do Sul
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| Country | Brazil | |
| State | Rio Grande do Sul | |
| City foundation | May 15, 1966 | |
| Residents | 129,307 (2018 estimate) | |
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| surface | 43.766 km 2 | |
| Population density | 2958.9 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| height | 10 m | |
| Time zone | UTC −3 | |
| City Presidency | Luiz Vicente Pires ( PDT ) | |
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Cachoeirinha is a city in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul near the Rio Gravataí in a geographically favorable location in the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre . Adjacent municipalities of Cachoeirinhas are Porto Alegre , Canoas , Esteio , Sapucaia do Sul , Gravataí and Alvorada . May 15th, the anniversary of the city's foundation in 1966, is celebrated as a local holiday. Cachoeirinha is known for its large industrial area and is the seat of large companies in various industries. Cachoeirinha has two large shopping centers.
history
The settlement of the former village of Cachoeirinha began in 1763. Around a thousand Indians came here from the Jesuit founding Os Sete Povos das Missões ("the seven peoples of the missions"). They took possession of the land on the banks of the Rio Gravataí, which led to arable farming and cattle breeding there . The origin of the place name (Portuguese: cachoeirinha means "small waterfall ") comes from a small waterfall, which was located near a bridge that led over the Rio Gravataí. That waterfall was a hindrance to the navigability of the river, especially during periods of drought .
At the beginning of the 20th century , the 43 km² of the Cachoeirinha district were privately owned and formed a district of the city of Gravataí. This previous owner of the land was a colonel , Colonel João Batista Soares da Silveira e Souza . He was born in the Portuguese Azores in 1841 , soon came to Brazil and made a career there. With his death in 1923, his heirs began to divide and sell the estates.
In 1925 a steel bridge was built, which became a symbol of the city.
In 1928, finally, the government of the ordered state of the blowing exactly the Rock on, who was the cause of the said waterfall. This happened as part of the dredging of the river bed and the associated transformation of the river into a canal . With its opening, the way should be prepared for shipping . At that time it was of great importance as a means of transport between the cities of Santo Antônio da Patrulha , Gravataí and Porto Alegre .
politics
The executive branch of the municipality of Cachoeirinha is formed by the mayor and the office of the general secretary. It is based on the model of the Federal Constitution of Brazil. The city council forms the legislative power. This consists of eleven members elected for four years. This committee votes on the basic ordinances for the administration and the executive bodies. Furthermore, resolutions concerning the municipal budget are among the tasks of the city council.
geography
- vegetation
The vegetation of Cachoeirinha is mainly composed of fields , forests and riparian forests . The rolling hills sometimes serve as pastureland and are often covered by capim forquilha ( Portuguese , for “fork-like grass”), a type of grass . The district has a stock of 17 hectares of naturally grown forest , which is located near the center of the city . There are also other areas that have been left in their natural state within properties owned by private owners . There is specific legislation to protect these areas . The city also has a park area near the RS-118 (a Brazilian state road that can be similar to a motorway ).
- The Rio Gravataí river
The city is located in the catchment area of the Rio Gravataí and its three tributaries . The Rio Gravataí represents the receiving water , i.e. the mouth for surface , rain and ground water . The river has its source in the city of Santo Antônio da Patrulha . It has a catchment area of 2,800 km², with a discharge rate of 28 m³ / s. This body of water extends over a length of 39 km .
- environment
The protection of nature , its maintenance and recovery are the city of special concern. This can be seen from the active action of the public community , as well as from the legal point of view with the passing of relevant laws and ordinances . The urban park is named after Tancredo Neves and is under special supervision. This park has an extremely diverse flora and fauna of regional characteristics. There are fig trees that are more than 300 years old. The park also has an environmental education center , whose tasks range from research and the breeding of certain species to relevant teaching of local school children .
Demographics
During the 1970s, Cachoeirinha was one of the communities in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, which had the highest population growth. Cachoeirinha counted 129,307 inhabitants in 2018, spread over an area of 43.7 km².
The population mainly belongs to the Roman Catholic faith, with which various other faiths go hand in hand. On the square Praça Côncego Pedro Wagner (Portuguese: concêgo means “canon”) the central church S ão Vicente de Paulo can be found . This receives several hundred believers every week, especially on the occasion of festive events.
education
Municipal, state and private schools are responsible for the education of several thousand children and young people. In the implementation of the constitutional teaching mandate, the city of Cachoeirinha attaches the greatest importance to the Ensino Fundamental (an elementary school type similar to an elementary school in Brazil). Most of the pupils belong to this school branch and are spread over 20 such municipal schools. There are also 15 other municipal and eight private schools. In addition to seven state schools, three private schools are responsible for vocational education and training. In the area of higher education, Cachoeirinha has a private university. In addition, due to the proximity of neighboring cities, eleven other universities are relatively easy to reach.
Culture
The residents of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul (which are commonly called gauchos in Brazil ) count so-called rodeos among the most popular cultural-traditional events. It is a mixture of cattle herding, riding demonstrations and cultural performances with the character of a traditional folk festival . There is a specially designated event location in the city of Cachoeirinha. With Rancho da Saudade, it bears a sonorous name which could be translated as “ haven of longing ” and emphasizes the strong reference to the cultural heritage . In southern Brazil in particular, this cultivation of customs is closely linked to the once important cattle breeding and the life of the herdsmen . There is a non-profit association that organizes this annual spectacle . Said association is one of the so-called CTGs, the Centros de Tradições Gaúchas . Centers that are dedicated to preserving the traditions of the gaucho culture . The annual rodeo is also called Ronda Crioula (translated Creole round, where Creoles in Rio Grande do Sul are the descendants of the Portuguese immigrants ). The annual celebrations attract thousands of visitors and are very popular across Brazil . The recognition of this event is so significant that its dates are even mentioned in the official calendar of the government of the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b IBGE : Estimativas da população residente no Brasil e unidades da federação com data de referência em 1 ° de julho de 2018. (PDF; 2.6 MB) In: ibge.gov.br. 2018, accessed April 22, 2019 (Brazilian Portuguese).