Veranópolis is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. It is considered the Brazilian capital of longevity. Also known as the Princess of the Valleys. Location
Veranópolis is located in the valley of the river Antas, where the average temperature is 22 ° C in the summers and below zero degrees in the winters. It covers an area of 289.4 km² and is at an altitude of 705 meters above sea level. The city is 160 kilometers from Porto Alegre, capital of the state, and is accessed through the route RST 470, asphalted in all its extension. Its located at a latitude of 29 ° 56 'South and a length of 51 ° 33' West. Other data
The name of the city comes from "Ciudad del Veraneo". Most of the inhabitants descend from Italians, followed by Poles and other ethnic groups. The first Italian inhabitants arrived from the year 1884.
The quality of life of the region is indisputable, which makes the inhabitants have a high rate of longevity. Tourist attractions
Coordinates: 28 ° 57'S 51 ° 33'O / -28.950, -51.550
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