Caraá

Caraá is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil where Rio dos Sinos' river rises. It was originally part of the city Santo Antônio da Patrulha, emancipated in December 28, 1995.

Caraá
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Location within Rio Grande do Sul
Caraá
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 29°48′S 50°18′W
Country Brazil
StateRio Grande do Sul
Population
 (2020[1])
  Total8,350
Time zoneUTC-3 (BRT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-2 (BRST)

History

First inhabitants of Caraá were the indigenous that gave name to the place. Caraá is a type of bamboo that was very abundant in there.

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