Catuípe is a municipality of the western part of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The population is 8,701 (2020 est.) in an area of 583.26 km².[2] Its nickname is Land of Spring Water for the springs located around the municipality. It is located 419 km west of the state capital of Porto Alegre, northeast of Alegrete.

Catuípe
Municipality
Flag of Catuípe
Coat of arms of Catuípe
Location in Rio Grande do Sul state
Location in Rio Grande do Sul state
Catuípe is located in Brazil
Catuípe
Catuípe
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 28°15′0″S 54°0′43″W / 28.25000°S 54.01194°W / -28.25000; -54.01194
Country Brazil
StateRio Grande do Sul
Micro-regionSanto Ângelo
Area
 • Total
583.26 km2 (225.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
8,701
 • Density15/km2 (39/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Websitewww.catuipe.rs.gov.br

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