São Luiz Gonzaga (Portuguese for St. Aloysius Gonzaga) is a municipality of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Its population is 33,293 (2020 est.) in an area of 1295.68 km2.Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística It was founded in the 17th century as a Jesuit mission town. It is located 503 km west of the state capital of Porto Alegre, northeast of Alegrete.
Geography Climate São Luiz Gonzaga has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cfa) with hot summers, mild winters, and ample rainfall throughout the year.
Bounding municipalities
Roque Gonzales Rolador Caibaté São Miguel das Missões Bossoroca Santo Antônio das Missões São Nicolau Dezesseis de Novembro
See also List of municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul
References
External links http://www.citybrazil.com.br/rs/saoluizgonzaga/