Ijuí
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Ijuí ( ) is a Brazilian municipality of Rio Grande do Sul, situated from the state capital, Porto Alegre. In 2020 its population was 83,764, making it the third most populous city of the Missões region, behind Passo Fundo and Erechim.
Ijuí ( ) is a Brazilian municipality of Rio Grande do Sul, situated from the state capital, Porto Alegre. In 2020 its population was 83,764, making it the third most populous city of the Missões region, behind Passo Fundo and Erechim.
Demographics
The town is known as "The Land of Diversified Cultures", and since 2021 was recognized as the "Ethnic National Capital" due to the various nationalities of its founding immigrants, notably from Italy, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Latvia, and others. The city hosts biannually the folk fest Expofest Ijuí typically in October. Ijuí has a variable daily population of approximately 100,000 people1, being an important regional centre.
Infrastructure
Ijuí is a university town with major health services, containing one of the best hospitals away from the state capital, the Ijuí Charity Hospital ( ). The city is served by João Batista Bos Filho Airport.
Sport
EC São Luiz is the local professional football team.
See also
List of municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul
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