Piratini is a city in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul with a population of some 21,000. It is the former capital of the short-lived Riograndense Republic which was proclaimed on September 11, 1836.

Piratini
Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Official seal of Piratini
Location of Piratini in Rio Grande do Sul
Location of Piratini in Rio Grande do Sul
Piratini is located in Brazil
Piratini
Piratini
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 31°26′52″S 53°06′14″W / 31.44778°S 53.10389°W / -31.44778; -53.10389
Country Brazil
StateRio Grande do Sul
MesoregionSudoeste Rio-grandense
MicroregionSerras de Sudeste
Founded6 July 1789
Government
 • MayorVilso Agnelo da Silva Gomes
Area
 • Total3,561.48 km2 (1,375.10 sq mi)
Elevation
349 m (1,145 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total20,704
 • Density5.8/km2 (15/sq mi)
DemonymPiratinenses
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

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