Lajeado is an important city in the valley of the Taquari River, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The population is 97,432 (2022 est.) in an area of 90.09 km².^[2] Some of the largest distributors of food and fuel of the state are found in Lajeado. The city is mostly urban. Its current mayor is Marcelo Caumo. It was founded on January 26, 1891, when it was separated from the municipality of Estrela. It was colonized by German and Italian people.

Lajeado
Municipality
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Location within Rio Grande do Sul
Lajeado Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 29°28′01″S 51°57′39″W / 29.46694°S 51.96083°W / -29.46694; -51.96083
Country	Brazil
State	Rio Grande do Sul
Government
• Mayor	Marcelo Caumo (2021-2023)
Area
• Total	90.09 km2 (34.78 sq mi)
Elevation	32 m (105 ft)
Population  (2022[1])
• Total	97,432
• Density	1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−3 (BRT)
Postal code	95900-000
Area code	51
Website	lajeado.rs.gov.br

The city has a university: Univates.