Nova Bassano
Encyclopedia
Nova Bassano is a municipality and a city in the state Rio Grande do Sul
, south Brazil
.
s around 1890. Among them was Padre Pedro Antônio Colbachini, a catholic priest member of the Scalabrini congregation, who is regarded together with his companions as the founder of the town. In those days, the town had been called Bassano in memory of the North Italian town of Bassano del Grappa
(Province of Vicenza
) from which the immigrant were coming. In 1939, during the Second World War, it was renamed Silva Pais, but in 1947, with the unanimous assent of the population, it was named Nova Bassano in tribute to the first immigrants.
Until 1898 the town was part of the municipality (Port.: município) of Lagoa Vermelha
. Through successive administrative reforms it formed part of the municipalities of Veranópolis
and Nova Prata
. By virtue of State Law n° 4730 of 23 May 1964 Nova Bassano became a municipality of its own.
region. It is situated at 28°47′2"S 51°36′36"W, at an altitude of 563 meters above sea level. It occupies an area of 211.612 km².
The neighboring municipalities are on the north Nova Araçá
, on the east Nova Prata
, on the south Nova Prata and Vista Alegre do Prata
, on the west Serafina Corrêa
and Guaporé
. The population was estimated by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics to amount to 9.249 in 2009.
(IDH) of the state and of Brazil, i.e. 0.844, placing it on the 39th rank of the 3.527 municipalities of the country. Nova Bassano's economy is strong and is characterized by its diversification, extending to agriculture
, wine production, industry
, food industry
and commerce. The metal industry is particularly present in the municipality because several companies have established there.
mountain. Nova Bassano hosts many plants native of the region, including 100 species of recognized native trees. The main tourist sights of the municipality are:
. The Patron Saint
of the city is the Sacred Heart of Jesus
.
Events and festival
s RS 324 e BR/RS 470. Nearby airport
s include Caxias do Sul
(Campo dos Bugres) at 73 km and the Passo Fundo
airport at 81 km.
type (Cfa). The mean temperature is 18°C and varies between 5°C and 35°C. Mean rainfalls amount to 1650 mm.
Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, and the state with the fifth highest Human Development Index in the country. In this state is located the southernmost city in the country, Chuí, on the border with Uruguay. In the region of Bento Gonçalves and Caxias do Sul, the largest wine...
, south Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
.
History
Nova Bassano was established by Italian immigrantItalian Brazilian
-Italian immigration to Brazil:The Italian government claims there are 25 million Brazilians of Italian descent, which would be the largest population of Italian background outside of Italy itself. There are no actual surveys, or even verifiable calculations supporting such claims. According to...
s around 1890. Among them was Padre Pedro Antônio Colbachini, a catholic priest member of the Scalabrini congregation, who is regarded together with his companions as the founder of the town. In those days, the town had been called Bassano in memory of the North Italian town of Bassano del Grappa
Bassano del Grappa
Bassano del Grappa is a city and comune in the province of Vicenza, region Veneto, in northern Italy. It bounds the communes of Cassola, Marostica, Solagna, Pove del Grappa, Romano d'Ezzelino, Campolongo sul Brenta, Conco, Rosà, Cartigliano and Nove...
(Province of Vicenza
Vicenza
Vicenza , a city in north-eastern Italy, is the capital of the eponymous province in the Veneto region, at the northern base of the Monte Berico, straddling the Bacchiglione...
) from which the immigrant were coming. In 1939, during the Second World War, it was renamed Silva Pais, but in 1947, with the unanimous assent of the population, it was named Nova Bassano in tribute to the first immigrants.
Until 1898 the town was part of the municipality (Port.: município) of Lagoa Vermelha
Lagoa Vermelha
-See also:*List of municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul...
. Through successive administrative reforms it formed part of the municipalities of Veranópolis
Veranópolis
Veranópolis is a municipality in the state Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.Veranópolis, like most of its neighbouring towns, is known as one of the cities with highest standards of living in Brazil. The city is also known for being home to one of the largest gun exporters in Brazil, E.R...
and Nova Prata
Nova Prata
Nova Prata is a city in Rio Grande do Sul, south Brazil, situated in the state's mountainous Serra Gaúcha region. It is situated at , at an altitude of 662 meters. Its population estimate in 2004 was of 20,021 inhabitants...
. By virtue of State Law n° 4730 of 23 May 1964 Nova Bassano became a municipality of its own.
Geography
Nova Bassano is situated in the state's mountainous Serra GaúchaSerra Gaúcha
The Serra Gaúcha, The Gaucho Highlands, is the mountainous region in the northeastern portion of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. This mountainous region is home to many Brazilians of German and Italian descent...
region. It is situated at 28°47′2"S 51°36′36"W, at an altitude of 563 meters above sea level. It occupies an area of 211.612 km².
The neighboring municipalities are on the north Nova Araçá
Nova Araçá
-See also:*List of municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul...
, on the east Nova Prata
Nova Prata
Nova Prata is a city in Rio Grande do Sul, south Brazil, situated in the state's mountainous Serra Gaúcha region. It is situated at , at an altitude of 662 meters. Its population estimate in 2004 was of 20,021 inhabitants...
, on the south Nova Prata and Vista Alegre do Prata
Vista Alegre do Prata
Vista Alegre do Prata is a municipality of the western part of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Its area is 1,120.8 km² and its population was 3,571 in 2003. Its elevation is at 169 m. The origin of the name comes from the Tupi language...
, on the west Serafina Corrêa
Serafina Corrêa
-See also:*List of municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul...
and Guaporé
Guaporé
Guaporé may refer to:*Guaporé River in Brazil/Bolivia*Guaporé, Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil*The former name of Rondônia...
. The population was estimated by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics to amount to 9.249 in 2009.
Economy
The municipality enjoys one of the highest Human Development IndexHuman Development Index
The Human Development Index is a composite statistic used to rank countries by level of "human development" and separate "very high human development", "high human development", "medium human development", and "low human development" countries...
(IDH) of the state and of Brazil, i.e. 0.844, placing it on the 39th rank of the 3.527 municipalities of the country. Nova Bassano's economy is strong and is characterized by its diversification, extending to agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
, wine production, industry
Industry
Industry refers to the production of an economic good or service within an economy.-Industrial sectors:There are four key industrial economic sectors: the primary sector, largely raw material extraction industries such as mining and farming; the secondary sector, involving refining, construction,...
, food industry
Food industry
The food production is a complex, global collective of diverse businesses that together supply much of the food energy consumed by the world population...
and commerce. The metal industry is particularly present in the municipality because several companies have established there.
Education and culture
Nova Bassano's school capacity exceeds 1.200 students, the Colbachini College (Port.: Colégio Padre Colbachini) being the major educative institution of the municipality. Furthermore there are computer schools, a Municipal Library and a Cultural Society.Tourism and attractions
The locality's interest is enhanced by the vicinity of the Serra GaúchaSerra Gaúcha
The Serra Gaúcha, The Gaucho Highlands, is the mountainous region in the northeastern portion of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. This mountainous region is home to many Brazilians of German and Italian descent...
mountain. Nova Bassano hosts many plants native of the region, including 100 species of recognized native trees. The main tourist sights of the municipality are:
- the public municipal museum (MPMNB) exhibiting historic artifacts in particular relating to the Italian early settlement.
- the huge Church Chiesa Matriz Sagrado Coração de Jesus, where the first mass of the region was celebrated at Christmas 1895, with a side Bell towerBell towerA bell tower is a tower which contains one or more bells, or which is designed to hold bells, even if it has none. In the European tradition, such a tower most commonly serves as part of a church and contains church bells. When attached to a city hall or other civic building, especially in...
of 30 meters supporting a clock watch built in 1938. - the Rodeios park.
- the chapelChapelA chapel is a building used by Christians as a place of fellowship and worship. It may be part of a larger structure or complex, such as a church, college, hospital, palace, prison or funeral home, located on board a military or commercial ship, or it may be an entirely free-standing building,...
and crossCrossA cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two lines or bars perpendicular to each other, dividing one or two of the lines in half. The lines usually run vertically and horizontally; if they run obliquely, the design is technically termed a saltire, although the arms of a saltire need not meet...
of the mount Paréu (monte Caravágio), the highest peak of the region. - the Grotta Nossa Senhora de Lourdes
- the square Padre Cobachini
- the wine routeWine routeWine route or wine road is used for a number of tourist routes usually in German-speaking wine regions including:*German Wine Route in Palatinate wine region, the first such route established...
(port.: Rota uva e vinho) in the Serra GaúchaSerra GaúchaThe Serra Gaúcha, The Gaucho Highlands, is the mountainous region in the northeastern portion of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil. This mountainous region is home to many Brazilians of German and Italian descent...
mountain - the Zanetti quarter with the "balnéario" of the Rio Carreiro.
Religion
Most of the Bassanense belong to the Roman Catholic ChurchRoman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
. The Patron Saint
Patron saint
A patron saint is a saint who is regarded as the intercessor and advocate in heaven of a nation, place, craft, activity, class, clan, family, or person...
of the city is the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Sacred Heart
The Sacred Heart is one of the most famous religious devotions to Jesus' physical heart as the representation of His divine love for Humanity....
.
Events and festivalFestivalA festival or gala is an event, usually and ordinarily staged by a local community, which centers on and celebrates some unique aspect of that community and the Festival....
s
- 23 May: anniversary of the constitution (Port.: Emancipação) of the municipality
- 8 December: Immaculate ConceptionImmaculate ConceptionThe Immaculate Conception of Mary is a dogma of the Roman Catholic Church, according to which the Virgin Mary was conceived without any stain of original sin. It is one of the four dogmata in Roman Catholic Mariology...
- June: Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi (feast)Corpus Christi is a Latin Rite solemnity, now designated the solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ . It is also celebrated in some Anglican, Lutheran and Old Catholic Churches. Like Trinity Sunday and the Solemnity of Christ the King, it does not commemorate a particular event in...
Transports and communications
Nova Bassano is linked through highwayHighway
A highway is any public road. In American English, the term is common and almost always designates major roads. In British English, the term designates any road open to the public. Any interconnected set of highways can be variously referred to as a "highway system", a "highway network", or a...
s RS 324 e BR/RS 470. Nearby airport
Airport
An airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport...
s include Caxias do Sul
Caxias do Sul
Caxias do Sul is a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil, situated in the state's mountainous Serra Gaúcha region. Coordinates: 29°10′0″ S, 51°11′0″ W....
(Campo dos Bugres) at 73 km and the Passo Fundo
Passo Fundo
Passo Fundo - RS is a city in the north of the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. It is named after its river. It's the twelfth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 188,302 inhabitants living in a total municipal area of 780 km2.-Communications:The following...
airport at 81 km.
Climate
Nova Bassano's climate is of the humid subtropicalHumid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters...
type (Cfa). The mean temperature is 18°C and varies between 5°C and 35°C. Mean rainfalls amount to 1650 mm.
Government
The first elections took place on 10 January 1965. Since then, the population of Nova Bassano has elected the following mayors:| |
|
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| 1965-1968 | Felisberto Antônio Dalla Costa | PMDB |
| 1969-1972 | Innocente Ângelo Biotto | PDS Democratic Social Party The Democratic Social Party was a conservative Brazilian political party.It was established in 1979 as a continuation of the National Renewal Alliance Party , the party which supported the 1965-79 Brazilian dictatorship, at a time in which the country turned to be a democracy... |
| 1973-1976 | Elio Luiz José Boscato | PMDB |
| 1977-1982 | Tranquillo Zanetti | PDS |
| 1983-1988 | Felisberto Antônio Dalla Costa | PMDB |
| 1993-1996 | Agenor José Luis Cestonaro | PDT Democratic Labour Party (Brazil) The Democratic Labour Party is a populist, democratic socialist political party of Brazil. It was founded in 1979 by left-wing leader Leonel Brizola as an attempt to reorganize the Brazilian leftist forces during the end of the Brazilian military dictatorship... |
| 2000-2004 | Nelso Antônio Dall'Agnol | PMDB |
| 2005-2008 | Nelson José Dall'Igna | PP Progressive Party (Brazil) The Progressive party is a centre-right Brazilian political party embracing conservatism and elements of populism and liberalism.... |
| 2009-2012 | Darcilo Luiz Pauletto | PMDB |
| 2013- |
Notable persons
- Don Laurindo Guizzardi: catholoic bishopBishopA bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
, author of the book Nova Bassano: das origens ao raiar do século XX; - Padre Pedro Antônio Colbachini: he was the first priest to migrate to Nova Bassano from Bassano del GrappaBassano del GrappaBassano del Grappa is a city and comune in the province of Vicenza, region Veneto, in northern Italy. It bounds the communes of Cassola, Marostica, Solagna, Pove del Grappa, Romano d'Ezzelino, Campolongo sul Brenta, Conco, Rosà, Cartigliano and Nove...
. Padre Colbachini (or Colbacchini) was a member of the Scalabrini congregation.
Further Reading (in Portuguese)
- Dom Laurindo Guizzardi. Nova Bassano: das origens ao raiar do século XX. Caxias do Sul (RS): Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS), 1992, 125 pp. In the Biblioteca fatea
- Firléia Guadagnin Radin. Centenário da primeira missa em Nova Bassano: 25.12.1896 a 25.12.1996. Passo Fundo: Pe. Berthier dos Missionários da Sagrada Família, 1995, 78 pp. In the Brazilian National Library
- Samira Dall'Agnol. A leitura e seu valor social. Um estudo sobre práticas de leitura e condições socioeconómicas e culturais. Caxias do Sul (RS): University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), 2007, 139 pp. (Chapter 1.1, pp. 18-23 Nova Bassano: um município em pesquisa). pdf
- Vanderlan Alves de Souza. Histórico do Município de Nova Bassano. pdf
- Vitalina M. Frosi, Giselle O. dal Corno, Carmen M. Faggion. Topônimos na RCI: Resgate da identidade cultural. Caxias do Sul (RS): University of Caxias do Sul (UCS). pdf
External links
- Nova Bassano in English on db-city.com Official page of the municipality of Nova Bassano Municipal information on famurs.com Official page of the State of Rio Grande do Sul Nova Bassano on DB.com Nova Bassano on the site of the Federation of Associations of Municipalities of Rio Grande do Sul Nova Bassano on the site of the Foundation for Economics and Statistics of Rio Grande do Sul Site of the Colégio Colbachini Official 2007 population data
See also
- List of municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul