Pelotas sits in southern Brazil, within the state of Rio Grande do Sul, near the Laguna dos Patos. It lies south of Porto Alegre and north of Rio Grande, forming an important urban center in the southern region.
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Where is Pelotas Located?
Pelotas sits in southern Brazil, within the state of Rio Grande do Sul, near the Laguna dos Patos. It lies south of Porto Alegre and north of Rio Grande, forming an important urban center in the southern region.
The municipality covers about 1,610 sq km (622 sq mi) and includes both urban areas and rural surroundings. Population: 343,132 (Census 2022). Its landscape features flat plains, lagoons, and historic neighborhoods.
The city is known for its colonial heritage and culinary traditions. Key attractions include Praça Coronel Pedro Osório, Museu da Baronesa, Charqueadas, Catedral São Francisco de Paula, and Laranjal Beach.
Pelotas Facts
| Country | Brazil |
| Province/State | Rio Grande do Sul |
| County | Pelotas Municipality |
| Settlement Type | City |
| Region | South Brazil |
| Population | 343,132 (2022) |
| Area | 1,610 sq km |
| Time Zone | BRT UTC-3 |
| Postal Code | 96000-000 range |
| Dialing Code | +55 53 |
| Major Roads | BR-116, BR-392 |
| Nearest Airport | Pelotas Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | Rio Grande, Porto Alegre |
| Famous For | Historic estates, sweets |
| Main Attractions | Baronesa Museum |
| Transport | Road, air, bus |
| Official Language | Portuguese |
| Currency | Brazilian Real |
Distance from Pelotas to Major Cities in Brazil
- Pelotas to Rio Grande - 35 mi (56 km)
- Pelotas to Porto Alegre - 160 mi (257 km)
- Pelotas to Santa Maria - 180 mi (290 km)
- Pelotas to Caxias do Sul - 200 mi (322 km)
- Pelotas to Florianópolis - 280 mi (451 km)
- Pelotas to Curitiba - 450 mi (724 km)
- Pelotas to São Paulo - 700 mi (1126 km)
- Pelotas to Rio de Janeiro - 1000 mi (1609 km)
- Pelotas to Belo Horizonte - 1200 mi (1931 km)
- Pelotas to Brasília - 1100 mi (1770 km)
- Pelotas to Goiânia - 1200 mi (1931 km)
- Pelotas to Salvador - 1500 mi (2414 km)
- Pelotas to Recife - 2100 mi (3379 km)
- Pelotas to Fortaleza - 2400 mi (3862 km)
- Pelotas to Manaus - 3000 mi (4828 km)
- Pelotas to Belém - 2600 mi (4184 km)
- Pelotas to Cuiabá - 1400 mi (2253 km)
- Pelotas to Campo Grande - 1200 mi (1931 km)
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