Canoas sits in southern Brazil, within the state of Rio Grande do Sul, just north of Porto Alegre. It borders Esteio to the north and Sapucaia do Sul further along the metropolitan corridor, forming part of a dense urban region.
Location Map of Canoas, Brazil
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Where is Canoas Located?
Canoas sits in southern Brazil, within the state of Rio Grande do Sul, just north of Porto Alegre. It borders Esteio to the north and Sapucaia do Sul further along the metropolitan corridor, forming part of a dense urban region.
The city covers about 131 sq km (51 sq mi) and ranks among the most populated municipalities in the state. Population: 348,208 (Census 2022). Its landscape is largely flat, shaped by urban development and nearby river systems.
Daily life is closely tied to Porto Alegre, with strong industrial and commercial activity. Key attractions include Parque Getúlio Vargas (Capão do Corvo), Museu Municipal Hugo Simões Lagranha, Praça do Avião, Parque Eduardo Gomes, and Canoas Air Base.
Canoas Facts
| Country | Brazil |
| Province/State | Rio Grande do Sul |
| County | Canoas Municipality |
| Settlement Type | City |
| Region | South Brazil |
| Population | 348,208 (2022) |
| Area | 131 sq km |
| Time Zone | BRT UTC-3 |
| Postal Code | 92000-000 range |
| Dialing Code | +55 51 |
| Major Roads | BR-116, BR-386 |
| Nearest Airport | Salgado Filho Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | Porto Alegre, Esteio |
| Famous For | Industry, air base |
| Main Attractions | Capão Corvo, Praça Avião |
| Transport | Road, rail |
| Official Language | Portuguese |
| Currency | Brazilian Real |
Distance from Canoas to Major Cities in Brazil
- Canoas to Porto Alegre - 10 mi (16 km)
- Canoas to Esteio - 5 mi (8 km)
- Canoas to São Leopoldo - 15 mi (24 km)
- Canoas to Novo Hamburgo - 25 mi (40 km)
- Canoas to Caxias do Sul - 70 mi (113 km)
- Canoas to Pelotas - 170 mi (274 km)
- Canoas to Santa Maria - 180 mi (290 km)
- Canoas to Curitiba - 440 mi (708 km)
- Canoas to São Paulo - 680 mi (1094 km)
- Canoas to Rio de Janeiro - 970 mi (1561 km)
- Canoas to Belo Horizonte - 1050 mi (1690 km)
- Canoas to Brasília - 1100 mi (1770 km)
- Canoas to Goiânia - 1200 mi (1931 km)
- Canoas to Salvador - 1500 mi (2414 km)
- Canoas to Recife - 2100 mi (3379 km)
- Canoas to Fortaleza - 2400 mi (3862 km)
- Canoas to Manaus - 3000 mi (4828 km)
- Canoas to Belém - 2800 mi (4506 km)
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