Cachoeira do Sul


Cachoeira do Sul is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, southernmost Brazil.
Its Marian Catedral da Nossa Senhora da Conceição is the episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cachoeira do Sul.
It is located at a latitude of 30º02'21" S and a longitude of 52º53'38" W, at an approximate elevation of 68 meters above sea level. Its population in 2004 was approximately 89120 and its area is 3715.5 square kilometers.

Climate

Cachoeira do Sul has a humid subtropical climate and its annual average temperature is. In January, the warmest month, highs frequently surpass with the average low dropping to. In June, the coldest month, highs reach and lows usually go below, reaching up to, but snow is a rare occurrence. Rainfall is distributed evenly throughout the year with a monthly average of.

Sports

There are two soccer teams in Cachoeira do Sul, Grêmio Esportivo São José and Cachoeira Futebol Clube they both play at the Joaquim Vidal Stadium.

Notable locals