Itaqui
Itaqui is a municipality in Brazil, located in the southwestern part of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, close to the Argentinian border, between Uruguaiana and São Borja. It sits at a mean altitude of 57 meters (187 ft), by the Uruguay River. Its population is currently estimated at 37,489.
Itaqui | |
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A view of the Uruguay river from the port of Itaqui (Background: Alvear, Corrientes, Argentina) | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Nickname: The Portal of Rio Grande | |
Itaqui's location in the state of Rio Grande do Sul | |
| Coordinates: 29°7′S 56°33′W | |
| Emancipated? | December 6, 1858 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Prefecture |
| • Mayor (Prefeito) | Leonardo Dicson Sanchez Betin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,406 km2 (1,315 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 37,489 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| CEP (Post Code) | 97650-000 |
| Website | http://www.itaqui.rs.gov.br |
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