Alpestre is the northernmost municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The city lies near the Uruguay River, at its northernmost point. A landmark called Ponto Extremo Norte (Extreme North Point) marks the northernmost point of the state.
Alpestre
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Location of Alpestre
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| Coordinates: 27°14′56″S 53°02′06″W / 27.24889°S 53.03500°W / -27.24889; -53.03500 | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | South |
| State | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Founded | April 13, 1963 |
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| • Mayor | Valdir Jose Zasso (PDT) |
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| • Total | 328.749 km2 (126.931 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,067 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| HDI (2000) | 0.714 – medium[2] |
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