Jaguarão () is a
municipality
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having municipal corporation, corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality' ...
in the southern Brazilian state of
Rio Grande do Sul
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located on the shores of the
Jaguarão River, bordering
Uruguay
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.
It lies a short distance inland from the
Mirim Lagoon.
Geographical and historical proximity to Uruguay
In 1865 it was the site of the
Battle of Jaguarão, fought against Uruguayan forces.
Located in the extreme south of Brazil and the border with
Uruguay
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, the
Baron of Mauá International Bridge
The Baron of Mauá International Bridge (, ) is a bridge that crosses the Jaguarão River, linking the cities of Jaguarão, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil and Río Branco, Uruguay.
Built between 1927 and 1930, it was named in honor of Irineu Evangeli ...
links it with
Río Branco.
Consular representation
Uruguay
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has a Consulate in Jaguarão.
See also
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List of municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul
This is a list of the municipalities in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), located in the South Region of Brazil. Rio Grande do Sul is divided into 497 municipalities, which are grouped into 35 microregions, which are grouped into 7 mesoregio ...
References
External links
Municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul
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