Porto Alegre sits in southern Brazil, serving as the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, near the northern edge of Lagoa dos Patos. It lies south of Caxias do Sul and west of the Atlantic coast, forming a major urban center in the region.
Location Map of Porto Alegre, Brazil
About Map: The map showing location of Porto Alegre in Brazil.
Where is Porto Alegre Located?
Porto Alegre sits in southern Brazil, serving as the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, near the northern edge of Lagoa dos Patos. It lies south of Caxias do Sul and west of the Atlantic coast, forming a major urban center in the region.
The municipality covers about 496 sq km (191 sq mi) and anchors a large metropolitan area. Population: 1,332,845 (Census 2022). Its landscape includes waterfront areas, rolling hills, and dense urban neighborhoods.
The city is known for its cultural life and historic districts. Key attractions include Mercado Público, Parque Farroupilha (Redenção), Usina do Gasômetro, Fundação Iberê Camargo, and Orla do Guaíba.
Porto Alegre Facts
| Country | Brazil |
| Province/State | Rio Grande do Sul |
| County | Porto Alegre Municipality |
| Settlement Type | City |
| Region | South Brazil |
| Population | 1,332,845 (2022) |
| Area | 496 sq km |
| Time Zone | BRT UTC-3 |
| Postal Code | 90000-000 range |
| Dialing Code | +55 51 |
| Major Roads | BR-290, BR-116 |
| Nearest Airport | Salgado Filho Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | Canoas, Novo Hamburgo |
| Famous For | Culture, waterfront |
| Main Attractions | Redenção Park |
| Transport | Road, rail, air |
| Official Language | Portuguese |
| Currency | Brazilian Real |
Distance from Porto Alegre to Major Cities in Brazil
- Porto Alegre to Canoas - 10 mi (16 km)
- Porto Alegre to Novo Hamburgo - 30 mi (48 km)
- Porto Alegre to Caxias do Sul - 80 mi (129 km)
- Porto Alegre to Pelotas - 160 mi (257 km)
- Porto Alegre to Santa Maria - 180 mi (290 km)
- Porto Alegre to Florianópolis - 280 mi (451 km)
- Porto Alegre to Curitiba - 440 mi (708 km)
- Porto Alegre to São Paulo - 680 mi (1094 km)
- Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro - 970 mi (1561 km)
- Porto Alegre to Belo Horizonte - 1100 mi (1770 km)
- Porto Alegre to Brasília - 1100 mi (1770 km)
- Porto Alegre to Goiânia - 1200 mi (1931 km)
- Porto Alegre to Salvador - 1500 mi (2414 km)
- Porto Alegre to Recife - 2100 mi (3379 km)
- Porto Alegre to Fortaleza - 2400 mi (3862 km)
- Porto Alegre to Manaus - 3000 mi (4828 km)
- Porto Alegre to Belém - 2600 mi (4184 km)
- Porto Alegre to Cuiabá - 1400 mi (2253 km)
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