Lajeado is an important city in the valley of the Taquari River, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The population is 97,432 (2022 est.) in an area of 90.09 km2.Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística Some of the largest distributors of food and fuel of the state are found in Lajeado. The city is mostly urban. Its current mayor is Gláucia Schumacher. It was founded on January 26, 1891, when it was separated from the municipality of Estrela. It was colonized by German and Italian people.
The city has a university: Univates.
Notable people Pedrinho Gaúcho, football player Rodrigo Ely, football player Marcel Stürmer, artistic roller skater
See also List of municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul
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