Nova Hartz is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. It is one of the many municipalities that make up this state, which is Brazil's southernmost and borders Uruguay and Argentina.
Like other municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul, Nova Hartz forms part of the state's local administrative structure, with its own municipal government. The state as a whole is known for its distinct cultural character within Brazil, shaped by significant European settlement, particularly German and Italian immigration, though the specific history of Nova Hartz is not detailed in the available source material.
Detailed information about the municipality's population, area, founding date, and economy is limited in the source material provided. Nova Hartz is situated within the broader Rio Grande do Sul region, whose capital is Porto Alegre.