Crissiumal

Crissiumal is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, located in the Northwest Rio Grande do Sul mesoregion and the Três Passos Microregion, at a latitude of 27°30'00" south and a longitude of 54°06'03" west, at an altitude of 410 meters. Its estimated population in 2016 was 14,233, covering an area of 363.106 km2. The municipality is traversed by the waters of the Uruguay River. Its main access is via the RS-207 highway, though it is also served by the RS-305. Crissiumal was originally founded in 1933, with official emancipation occurring in 1954. Its name is believed to originate from criciúma, a plant abundant in the region, which in the Tupi language means a smooth, flexible rod or small bamboo. The service sector currently accounts for 60% of the municipal GDP, serving as the primary source of income. One of Crissiumal's most prominent and traditional football clubs is the Tupi Futebol Clube, established in May 1949. Crissiumal hosts various events, such as the Feast of Our Lady of Navigators and Expocris, and features several tourist attractions, including the Castle, the Pioneer Monument, and the Church of the Three Holy Martyrs of the Missions. It is known as the Gaucho capital of agro-industries. Crissiumal is the 122nd most populous city in the state and the 2133rd in Brazil.