Lindolfo Collor, Rio Grande do Sul
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| Country |  Brazil |
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| State | Rio Grande do Sul | ||
| Founded | March 26, 1992 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Alceu Ricardo Heinle (PMDB) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 32.99 km2 (12.74 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) | ||
| Population (2015) | |||
| • Total | 5,671 | ||
| • Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | BRT (UTC-3) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | BRST (UTC-2) | ||
| Postal code | 93900 | ||
| Area code | (+55) 51 | ||
Lindolfo Collor is a municipality in the state Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is named after the Minister of Labor during the Estado Novo. The population is 5,671 (2015 est.) in an area of 32.99 km².[1]
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History
Lindolfo Collor was first colonized by German immigrants to Brazil. It was originally known as "Picada Capivara," a reference to the numerous capybaras in the region. When the town was incorporated the name "Lindolfo Collor" was adopted to honor the former Minister of Labor.
Health
A study by the Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (Ipea), released in June 2008, named Lindolfo Collor as the second best city in Brazil in terms of public health. The study compared mortality rates and life expectancy between 1991 and 2000.[2]
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- ↑ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
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