Dois Irmãos

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For the TV miniseries, see Dois Irmãos (miniseries).
Dois Irmãos
Municipality
Municipality of Dois Irmãos
Flag of Dois Irmãos
Flag
Coat of arms of Dois Irmãos
Coat of arms
Location in Rio Grande do Sul
Location in Rio Grande do Sul
Coordinates: 29°34′48″S 51°05′06″W / 29.58000°S 51.08500°W / -29.58000; -51.08500
Country Brazil
State Rio Grande do Sul
Founded29 September 1829
Government
 • MayorJerri Adriani Meneghetti (PP)
Area
 • Total
65.156 km2 (25.157 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total
33,119
 • Density508.30/km2 (1,316.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Websitedoisirmaos.atende.net/cidadao

Dois Irmãos is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Its original German name was Baumschneis.[3] It is situated at 52 kilometers from Porto Alegre.

Publishing

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The Catholic subscription book club Minha Biblioteca Católica was created there.

Economics

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The municipality, part of the Vale dos Sinos region, stands out in the economic development of the Brazilian footwear industry, with several industries in this sector.[4]

Production began with the arrival of German immigrants, who, in addition to being farmers, were dedicated to crafts.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 8, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ http://www.doisirmaos.rs.gov.br/historia.php[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ doisirmaos.atende.net
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