Caxias do Sul

Caxias do Sul (Portuguese pronunciation: [kaˈʃias du ˈsuw]) is a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil. In 2020, the population of Caxias do Sul was estimated at 517,451 people. The city is known for having a large population of German and Italian descent.^[2]

Caxias do Sul
Municipality
Município de Caxias do Sul Municipality of Caxias do Sul
Flag Seal
Nickname:  Pearl of the Colonies
Location of Caxias do Sul
Caxias do Sul Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 29°10′00″S 51°11′00″W
Country	Brazil
Region	South
State	Rio Grande do Sul
Founded	June 20, 1890
Government
• Mayor	Adiló Didomênico (PSDB)
Area
• Municipality	1,643.913 km2 (634.718 sq mi)
• Urban	65.5 km2 (25.3 sq mi)
Elevation	817 m (2,680 ft)
Population  (2020 [1])
• Municipality	517,451
• Metro	735,276
Time zone	UTC-3 (UTC-3)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-2 (UTC-2)
Postal Code	95000-000
Area code	+55 54
Website	Caxias, Rio Grande do Sul