Santa Maria sits in southern Brazil, within the state of Rio Grande do Sul, near the geographic center of the state. It lies west of Porto Alegre and east of Uruguaiana, serving as an important regional hub.
Location Map of Santa Maria, Brazil
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Where is Santa Maria Located?
Santa Maria sits in southern Brazil, within the state of Rio Grande do Sul, near the geographic center of the state. It lies west of Porto Alegre and east of Uruguaiana, serving as an important regional hub.
The municipality covers about 1,788 sq km (690 sq mi) and includes urban districts and surrounding rural areas. Population: 283,677 (Census 2022). Its landscape features rolling plains, small hills, and open countryside.
The city is known for its universities and military presence. Key attractions include UFSM campus, Catedral Metropolitana, Parque Itaimbé, Vila Belga historic district, and Museu Vicente Pallotti.
Santa Maria Facts
| Country | Brazil |
| Province/State | Rio Grande do Sul |
| County | Santa Maria Municipality |
| Settlement Type | City |
| Region | South Brazil |
| Population | 283,677 (2022) |
| Area | 1,788 sq km |
| Time Zone | BRT UTC-3 |
| Postal Code | 97000-000 range |
| Dialing Code | +55 55 |
| Major Roads | BR-158, BR-392 |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Maria Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | Porto Alegre, Uruguaiana |
| Famous For | Education, military |
| Main Attractions | UFSM, Vila Belga |
| Transport | Road, rail, air |
| Official Language | Portuguese |
| Currency | Brazilian Real |
Distance from Santa Maria to Major Cities in Brazil
- Santa Maria to Porto Alegre - 180 mi (290 km)
- Santa Maria to Uruguaiana - 300 mi (483 km)
- Santa Maria to Caxias do Sul - 200 mi (322 km)
- Santa Maria to Pelotas - 180 mi (290 km)
- Santa Maria to Florianópolis - 300 mi (483 km)
- Santa Maria to Curitiba - 480 mi (773 km)
- Santa Maria to São Paulo - 700 mi (1126 km)
- Santa Maria to Rio de Janeiro - 1000 mi (1609 km)
- Santa Maria to Belo Horizonte - 1200 mi (1931 km)
- Santa Maria to Brasília - 1100 mi (1770 km)
- Santa Maria to Goiânia - 1200 mi (1931 km)
- Santa Maria to Salvador - 1500 mi (2414 km)
- Santa Maria to Recife - 2100 mi (3379 km)
- Santa Maria to Fortaleza - 2400 mi (3862 km)
- Santa Maria to Manaus - 3000 mi (4828 km)
- Santa Maria to Belém - 2600 mi (4184 km)
- Santa Maria to Cuiabá - 1400 mi (2253 km)
- Santa Maria to Campo Grande - 1200 mi (1931 km)
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