Muçum

For the river, see Mucum River.

Muçum is a small town in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Muçum
Municipality
Flag Seal
Location within Rio Grande do Sul
Muçum Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 29°10′S 51°53′W
Country	Brazil
State	Rio Grande do Sul
Area
• Total	110,892 km2 (42,816 sq mi)
Elevation	77 m (253 ft)
Population  (2022)[1]
• Total	4,601
• Density	0.04149/km2 (0.1075/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code	95970-000

Founded on January 31, 1959, also known as "Princesa das Pontes" (Princess of the Bridges) because of the railroad crossing Taquari river.^[2][3]

Settlers came to the town by Taquari river from Portugal, Italy, Germany and Poland.

See also

• List of municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul