Dois Irmãos

For the TV miniseries, see Dois Irmãos (miniseries).

Dois Irmãos is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Its original German name was Baumschneis.^[2] It is situated at 52 kilometers from Porto Alegre.

Dois Irmãos
Municipality
Municipality of Dois Irmãos
Flag Coat of arms
Location in Rio Grande do Sul
Coordinates: 29°34′48″S 51°05′06″W
Country	Brazil
State	Rio Grande do Sul
Founded	29 September 1829
Government
• Mayor	Jerri Adriani Meneghetti (PP)
Area
• Total	65.156 km2 (25.157 sq mi)
Population  (2020)[1]
• Total	33,119
• Density	508.30/km2 (1,316.5/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−3 (BRT)
Website	doisirmaos.atende.net/cidadao

Publishing

The Catholic subscription book club Minha Biblioteca Católica was created there.

Economics

The municipality, part of the Vale dos Sinos region, stands out in the economic development of the Brazilian footwear industry, with several industries in this sector.^[3]

Production began with the arrival of German immigrants, who, in addition to being farmers, were dedicated to crafts.

See also

• List of municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul