Taquara is a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Taquara is located 72 kilometers (44 miles) from Porto Alegre, the state capital. Taquara's population was estimated at 57,584 in 2020.

Taquara
Municipality
Flag of Taquara
Coat of arms of Taquara
Motto: 
Um lugar para ficar (A place to stay)
Taquara's location in the state of Rio Grande do Sul
Taquara's location in the state of Rio Grande do Sul
Coordinates: 29°39′02″S 50°46′50″W / 29.65056°S 50.78056°W / -29.65056; -50.78056
Country Brazil
StateRio Grande do Sul
IncorporatedApril 17, 1886
Government
 • TypeMayor
 • MayorSirlei Teresinha Bernardes da Silveira
 • Deputy MayorNelson Jose Martins
Area
 • Total480 km2 (190 sq mi)
Elevation
57 m (187 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total57,584
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
CEP (Post Code)
95600-000
Websitetaquara.com.br

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