Passo Fundo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Passo Fundo
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Municipality
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| Municipality of Passo Fundo | |||
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| Nickname(s):
Capital of the mid-Plateau, Land of the Good Folks
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| Motto(s):
Work, Brotherhood, Progress!
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Location in Rio Grande do Sul
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 Passo Fundo
Location in Brazil
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| Country |  Brazil |
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| Region | South | ||
| State |  Rio Grande do Sul |
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| Founded | 1827 | ||
| Incorporated | 1857 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 758.27 km2 (292.77 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 687 m (2,254 ft) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 204,722 | ||
| • Density | 241/km2 (620/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) | ||
| HDI (2010) | 0.776 – high | ||
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Passo Fundo is a city in the northern part of Rio Grande do Sul, a state in southern Brazil. Its name comes from a nearby river. It is the tenth largest city in the state. About 204,722 people live there, and the city covers an area of about 780 square kilometers.
Passo Fundo is well-known because of a famous singer, composer, and filmmaker named Teixeirinha. He was born in another city but loved Passo Fundo very much. In 1960, he wrote a popular song called "Gaúcho de Passo Fundo." This song helped make Passo Fundo famous across Brazil. Teixeirinha also wrote two more songs about the city: "Saudades de Passo Fundo" (1963) and "Passo Fundo do Coração" (1973). He even made a movie set in the city, called "O Gaucho de Passo Fundo," which came out in 1978.
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Getting Around Passo Fundo
Roads and Travel
Passo Fundo is connected by several important highways:
- BR 285: This road goes from east to west.
- BR 153: This road goes from north to south.
- RS 324: This road goes from northwest to southeast.
- RS 135: This road goes northeast.
The city also has an airport called Lauro Kurtz Airport. It is located on the BR-285 highway. You can take daily flights from Passo Fundo to many other cities.
Distances to Major Cities
Here are some distances from Passo Fundo to other important cities:
- Caxias do Sul, RS: 207 km (129 mi)
- Chapecó, SC: 180 km (110 mi)
- Curitiba, PR: 582 km (362 mi)
- Florianópolis, SC: 510 km (320 mi)
- Porto Alegre, RS: 280 km (170 mi)
- São Paulo, SP: 966 km (600 mi)
- Buenos Aires, Argentina: 1,238 km (769 mi)
- Montevideo, Uruguay: 1,026 km (638 mi)
Passo Fundo's Climate
Passo Fundo has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm, wet summers and cool, drier winters. The city is located about 687 meters (2,254 feet) above sea level.
The average yearly temperature is about 17.7 °C (63.9 °F). In January, which is summer, the average high is around 28.4 °C (83.1 °F). In July, which is winter, the average low is about 8.8 °C (47.8 °F). Winters can get quite cool, sometimes below freezing. Frosts happen often, and it can even snow sometimes.
Rainfall is spread throughout the year. September usually gets the most rain, and May gets the least. The air is generally humid, around 70% most months.
| Climate data for Passo Fundo (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 35.0 (95.0) |
35.1 (95.2) |
35.9 (96.6) |
32.0 (89.6) |
29.8 (85.6) |
27.2 (81.0) |
27.1 (80.8) |
31.6 (88.9) |
32.8 (91.0) |
34.5 (94.1) |
35.2 (95.4) |
36.3 (97.3) |
36.3 (97.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28.4 (83.1) |
27.8 (82.0) |
27.1 (80.8) |
24.7 (76.5) |
20.4 (68.7) |
18.6 (65.5) |
18.3 (64.9) |
20.7 (69.3) |
21.6 (70.9) |
24.3 (75.7) |
26.8 (80.2) |
28.4 (83.1) |
23.9 (75.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 22.3 (72.1) |
21.8 (71.2) |
20.8 (69.4) |
18.3 (64.9) |
14.7 (58.5) |
13.1 (55.6) |
12.5 (54.5) |
14.4 (57.9) |
15.6 (60.1) |
18.2 (64.8) |
20.2 (68.4) |
22.0 (71.6) |
17.8 (64.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 17.7 (63.9) |
17.4 (63.3) |
16.4 (61.5) |
13.9 (57.0) |
10.8 (51.4) |
9.5 (49.1) |
8.6 (47.5) |
9.9 (49.8) |
11.2 (52.2) |
13.6 (56.5) |
14.9 (58.8) |
16.9 (62.4) |
13.4 (56.1) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 9.4 (48.9) |
8.5 (47.3) |
6.1 (43.0) |
2.1 (35.8) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
3.4 (38.1) |
3.5 (38.3) |
6.5 (43.7) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 173.7 (6.84) |
146.9 (5.78) |
137.3 (5.41) |
140.2 (5.52) |
153.5 (6.04) |
158.1 (6.22) |
163.0 (6.42) |
130.8 (5.15) |
165.5 (6.52) |
239.4 (9.43) |
160.1 (6.30) |
162.2 (6.39) |
1,930.7 (76.01) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 112 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 73.5 | 75.3 | 73.8 | 72.8 | 76.4 | 78.9 | 76.3 | 71.7 | 72.5 | 71.6 | 65.1 | 67.3 | 72.9 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 239 | 207.2 | 209.6 | 189.3 | 173.7 | 150.5 | 176.8 | 182.1 | 165.2 | 184.9 | 233.1 | 248.9 | 2,360.3 |
| Source: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia | |||||||||||||
Passo Fundo's Economy
The economy of Passo Fundo mostly relies on services, like shops and businesses. There are also some light industries and farming in the areas around the city. Many people work in stores, public services, education, and healthcare.
In farming, there is some cattle raising, but not a lot because the city area is small. Raising chickens is more important here. The main crops grown are corn, soybeans, and wheat. In 2006, there were almost 900 farms, and most of the workers were family members of the farm owners.
What Makes Passo Fundo Special
Passo Fundo is often called "A Terra de Gente Boa," which means "The Land of Good People." It's known as one of the most "gaúcho" cities in Rio Grande do Sul. You might often see people walking around in traditional gaúcho costumes called pilcha.
The city is also known as the National Capital of Literature in Brazil. This is because of the many literary events and discussions held there, like the National Journey of Literature. People in Passo Fundo read a lot, averaging about 6.5 books per person each year!
Famous People from Passo Fundo
Passo Fundo is the hometown of several well-known individuals:
- Luiz Felipe Scolari: A famous football coach.
- Henrique García: A philosopher, opera singer, poet, and language expert.
- Teixeirinha: A beloved Gaúcho folk performer (who adopted the city as his own).
- Pala Velho: A modern gaúcho band.
- Letícia Birkheuer: A supermodel.
- Gustavo and Murilo Endres: Famous volleyball players and brothers.
The city is also the main center for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Passo Fundo, which was made an Archdiocese in 2011.
Images for kids
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A statue honoring gaucho folk singer Victor Matheus Teixeira in Passo Fundo.
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Roseland Rodeo Grounds in Passo Fundo (Parque de Rodeios Roselândia).
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Passo Fundo bus terminal.
See also
In Spanish: Passo Fundo para niños
