Passo Fundo
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Passo Fundo - RS is a city
in the north of the southern Brazil
ian state of Rio Grande do Sul
. It is named after its river. It's the twelfth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 188,302 inhabitants living in a total municipal area of 780 km2.
The town is served by Lauro Kurtz Airport
located on BR-285, - São José
Daily flights from Passo Fundo:
at an elevation of 690 Passo Fundo has a humid subtropical climate
. The annual mean temperature is 17°C with highs of 28.3°C in January and 18.1°C in July and lows of 17.5°C in January and 8°C in July. Winters can be slightly cool with temperatures below 0°C, frequent frosts and occasional snowfalls. Rainfall is spread out throughout the year with September receiving the highest amount (206.8 mm) and April receiving the lowest
amount (118.2 mm). Humidity is around 70% every month.
In the agricultural sector there was limited cattle-raising activity due to the small area of the municipality. The poultry industry was of some significance. The main crops were corn, soybeans, and wheat. In 2006 there were 887 farms employing around 3,600 workers, most of whom were relatives of the farm owner.
On the Human Development Index Passo Fundo was given .804 in 2000, ranking 149 out of 467 municipalities in the state and 478 out of 3,527 municipalities in the country. Life expectancy (male and female) was 68.5 and the literacy rate was 94%.
In 2005 there were 72 health establishments, of which 4 were hospitals providing 837 beds (69 public).
Endereço: Alcides Moura, 82 - Vila Popular
Endereço: Tiradentes, 295 - Centro
Endereço: Doutor Arthur Leite, 37 - Centro
Endereço: Teixeira Soares, 808 - Centro
In the educational sector there were 78 primary schools, 8 middle and secondary schools, and 53 pre-primary schools. In 2005 there were 5 institutes of higher education with around 12,000 students.
The schools of higher education are:
Endereço: Sete de Setembro, 1045 - Centro
Site:www.senacrs.com.br
Endereço: Senador Pinheiro, 304 - Vila Cruzeiro
Site:www.imed.edu.br
Endereço: Paissandu, 1200 - Centro
Site:www.faplan.edu.br
Endereço: RS-153, 555 - Vila Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Site:www.facportal.com.br
Endereço: BR-285, Km 171 - São José
Site:www.upf.tche.br
cities in all of Rio Grande do Sul. It is not uncommon to see gaúchos walking the streets of Passo Fundo dressed in their full "pilcha" or typical gaúcho costumes.
and the adopted place of Teixeirinha
, a Gaúcho folkloric performer, as well as it is known for being Pipe's birthplace. The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Passo Fundo
. It is also home of supermodel Letícia Birkheuer and famous volleyball players and brothers Gustavo and Murilo Endres.
as the origin of a video from a child's birthday party, in which an image of an alien was captured.
City
A city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.For example, in the U.S...
in the north of the southern Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian state of Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, and the state with the fifth highest Human Development Index in the country. In this state is located the southernmost city in the country, Chuí, on the border with Uruguay. In the region of Bento Gonçalves and Caxias do Sul, the largest wine...
. It is named after its river. It's the twelfth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 188,302 inhabitants living in a total municipal area of 780 km2.
Communications
The following highways leave Passo Fundo:- BR 285: east to west
- BR 153: north to south
- RS 324: northwest to southeast
- RS 135: northeast
The town is served by Lauro Kurtz Airport
Lauro Kurtz Airport
Lauro Kurtz Airport is the airport serving Passo Fundo, Brazil.It is operated by DAP.-Airlines and destinations:-Accidents and incidents:...
located on BR-285, - São José
Daily flights from Passo Fundo:
- With Oceanair - São Paulo-Guarulhos
- With NHT - Porto Alegre, Santo Ângelo, Pelotas, Rio Grande, Sant´Ana do Livramento/Riveira, Santa Maria, Florianópolis, Curitiba, Santa Rosa, Erechim, Caçador, and Joaçaba.
Distances to cities in the state
Distances from Passo Fundo to:- Porto Alegre: 280 km.
- Pelotas: 561 km.
- Bagé: 541 km.
- Uruguaiana: 562 km.
- Caxias do Sul: 207 km.
- Santana do Livramento: 591 km.
- Santa Maria: 293 km.
- São Paulo : 966 km.
Climate
Lying near latitude 28°28th parallel south
The 28th parallel south is a circle of latitude that is 28 degrees south of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses the Atlantic Ocean, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Australasia, the Pacific Ocean and South America....
at an elevation of 690 Passo Fundo has a humid subtropical climate
Humid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters...
. The annual mean temperature is 17°C with highs of 28.3°C in January and 18.1°C in July and lows of 17.5°C in January and 8°C in July. Winters can be slightly cool with temperatures below 0°C, frequent frosts and occasional snowfalls. Rainfall is spread out throughout the year with September receiving the highest amount (206.8 mm) and April receiving the lowest
amount (118.2 mm). Humidity is around 70% every month.
Economy
The economy is predominantly based on services, with some light industry and agriculture in the surrounding area. Transformation industries employed 8,731 workers in 2006, with commerce employing 19,287, public administration employing 2,808, education employing 3,374, and health employing 4,624 workers.In the agricultural sector there was limited cattle-raising activity due to the small area of the municipality. The poultry industry was of some significance. The main crops were corn, soybeans, and wheat. In 2006 there were 887 farms employing around 3,600 workers, most of whom were relatives of the farm owner.
Health and education
Passo Fundo is the third largest medical center in shouthern Brazil. The city has oneof the largest and most modern radiology centers and radiation in the Sao Vicente de Paulo Hospital.On the Human Development Index Passo Fundo was given .804 in 2000, ranking 149 out of 467 municipalities in the state and 478 out of 3,527 municipalities in the country. Life expectancy (male and female) was 68.5 and the literacy rate was 94%.
In 2005 there were 72 health establishments, of which 4 were hospitals providing 837 beds (69 public).
- Hospital Beneficente Dr. César Santos,
Endereço: Alcides Moura, 82 - Vila Popular
- Hospital da Cidade de Passo Fundo
Endereço: Tiradentes, 295 - Centro
- Hospital Prontoclínica LTDA
Endereço: Doutor Arthur Leite, 37 - Centro
- Hospital São Vicente de Paulo
Endereço: Teixeira Soares, 808 - Centro
In the educational sector there were 78 primary schools, 8 middle and secondary schools, and 53 pre-primary schools. In 2005 there were 5 institutes of higher education with around 12,000 students.
The schools of higher education are:
- Faculdade de tecnologia SENAC
Endereço: Sete de Setembro, 1045 - Centro
Site:www.senacrs.com.br
- Faculdade Meridional
Endereço: Senador Pinheiro, 304 - Vila Cruzeiro
Site:www.imed.edu.br
- Faplan
Endereço: Paissandu, 1200 - Centro
Site:www.faplan.edu.br
- Portal Faculdades
Endereço: RS-153, 555 - Vila Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Site:www.facportal.com.br
- UPF - Universidade de Passo Fundo
Endereço: BR-285, Km 171 - São José
Site:www.upf.tche.br
National Renown
Passo Fundo is nicknamed "A Terra de Gente Boa", Portuguese for "The Land of Good People or Folks." The city is known as being one of the most gaúchoGaucho
Gaucho is a term commonly used to describe residents of the South American pampas, chacos, or Patagonian grasslands, found principally in parts of Argentina, Uruguay, Southern Chile, and Southern Brazil...
cities in all of Rio Grande do Sul. It is not uncommon to see gaúchos walking the streets of Passo Fundo dressed in their full "pilcha" or typical gaúcho costumes.
Notable residents
Passo Fundo is the home town of the football coach Luiz Felipe ScolariLuiz Felipe Scolari
Luiz Felipe Scolari , ComIH , also known as Felipão in Brazil and Phil Scolari in the United Kingdom, is a World Cup-winning Brazilian football manager. He is currently the manager of Palmeiras. He served as the manager of the Portuguese national team from July 12, 2003 to June 30, 2008...
and the adopted place of Teixeirinha
Teixeirinha
Teixeirinha , given name Vitor Mateus Teixeira, was a Brazilian musician. Teixeirinha is the diminutive form of the common Brazilian surname of Teixeira....
, a Gaúcho folkloric performer, as well as it is known for being Pipe's birthplace. The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Passo Fundo
Roman Catholic Diocese of Passo Fundo
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Passo Fundo is an archdiocese located in the city of Passo Fundo. Before being elevated to an archdiocese itself in 2011 it was part of the Ecclesiastical province of Porto Alegre in Brazil.- History :...
. It is also home of supermodel Letícia Birkheuer and famous volleyball players and brothers Gustavo and Murilo Endres.
Mention in Movies
The city was mentioned in the movie SignsSigns (film)
Signs is a 2002 American science fiction horror film directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It was adapted from a screenplay also written by Shyamalan. Executive producers for the film comprised Shyamalan, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy and Sam Mercer. The story focuses on a former preacher named Graham...
as the origin of a video from a child's birthday party, in which an image of an alien was captured.