Westfália

Westfália is a municipality located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is situated in the Taquari Valley region. The municipality is known for its strong German-Brazilian cultural heritage, reflected in its architecture, traditions, and language. Agriculture, particularly livestock farming and crop cultivation, plays a significant role in the local economy. Westfália is considered a relatively small municipality, both in terms of population and land area. It is governed by a mayor and a city council, elected by the local population.