São Luiz Gonzaga

São Luiz Gonzaga (Portuguese for St. Aloysius Gonzaga) is a municipality of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Its population is 33,293 (2020 est.) in an area of 1295,68 km2. It was founded in the 17th century as a Jesuit mission town. It is located 503 km west of the state capital of Porto Alegre, northeast of Alegrete.

Climate
São Luiz Gonzaga has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cfa) with hot summers, mild winters, and ample rainfall throughout the year.

Bounding municipalities

 * Roque Gonzales
 * Rolador
 * Caibaté
 * São Miguel das Missões
 * Bossoroca
 * Santo Antônio das Missões
 * São Nicolau
 * Dezesseis de Novembro