Boca do MonteMunicipal Law 0072 of 2009 that establishes the law of use and occupation of the soil, subdivision, urban perimeter and road system of the municipality of Santa Maria.
- in Portuguese ("Mouth of the Hill") is a

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of the

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of Santa Maria, in the

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ian

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. It is situated in the northwest portion of Santa Maria. The district's seat is located 16 km (9.94 miles) from Downtown Santa Maria. The district of Boca do Monte owns an area of 307.44 km² that is equivalent to 17.16% of the municipality of Santa Maria that is 1791.65 km².

History

The district is, with the districts of

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and Arroio do Só, the most ancient districts of the municipality of Santa Maria.

Limits

The district limits with the

s of Santo Antão, São Valentim and

, and with the

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, São Pedro do Sul e

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Neighbourhoods

The district of Boca do Monte is divided in the following

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s, that in English is equivalent to

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s: *

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cutting the portion north of the district. * In the district crosses the following

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s: ** BR-287: Crosses the district separating it in north and south. The roadway is the exit of Santa Maria to the municipalities of Mata,

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. ** BR-158: In the boundary with the district of São Valentim ** RS-580: Covered with asphalt, connects the district's seat to BR-287 highway.

References

External links

Site oficial da Prefeitura de Santa Maria
{{Subdivisions of Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul Districts of Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul