Alpestre is the northernmost municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul,

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. The city lies near the

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, at its northernmost point. A landmark called Ponto Extremo Norte (''Extreme North Point'') marks the northernmost point of the state.

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Municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul Populated places established in 1963 {{RioGrandedoSul-geo-stub