Where is Porto Alegre?

Porto Alegre is the capital and largest city of the southernmost Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. The city is located on the Guaíba River, which flows into the Patos Lagoon.

The city is located at 30°02'S 51°14'W, roughly 1,650 km (1,030 miles) south of Rio de Janeiro. It is the northernmost city with over a million inhabitants in Brazil, and the ninth largest overall. The metropolitan area of Porto Alegre is the fourth largest in the country, with an estimated population of 4,500,000 people.

Porto Alegre is a major economic, cultural, and educational center in Brazil. The city is home to several universities, colleges, and research institutions. The city is also a major tourist destination, with attractions including the Guaíba River, the Patos Lagoon, the Porto Alegre Public Market, and the Arena do Grêmio.