Sítio dos Paines is a rural locality located in the Pains district, municipality of Santa Maria, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Overview According to the Brazilian Institute of Colonization and Agrarian Reform (INCRA), the region is part of the rural zone of the district, which includes multiple localities such as Passo das Tropas, São Sebastião, Vila Marques, and others. The area is approximately 133.61 km², which is about 7.46% of Santa Maria's territory.
Infrastructure Rua Sérgio Paines The locality is served by Rua Sérgio Paines, officially designated by Municipal Law No. 5349/2010, which named the street within the Pains district.
The street serves about 37 addresses, including residences, agricultural establishments, and a small store (Mini-Mercado), with an estimated population of 97 residents.
A municipal request for action (No. 5599/2019) reported that "Rua Sérgio Paines is in very poor condition [...] during rainy days the street becomes very muddy," highlighting the need for maintenance.
Public transport The region is served by urban bus lines 180 (Minuano) and 181 (Passo das Tropas), which provide access to the locality, with stops on nearby roads such as BR-392. Photo gallery
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See also Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul Pains, district of Santa Maria
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