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São José
Santa Catarina, Brazil · South America
About São José
São José is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Palhoça, 8km from Florianópolis.
São José is in Santa Catarina, Brazil, with about 270,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Palhoça, about 5 km away.
São José is a city in Santa Catarina, Brazil. It is approximately 5 km from and encircles the continental section of Florianópolis.
The municipality of São José, located in Grande Florianópolis, is the fourth oldest in Santa Catarina and was colonized on October 26, 1750, by 182 Azorean couples, from the islands ofRead more
Pico, Terceira, São Jorge, Faial, Graciosa and São Miguel. In 1829, it received the first nucleus of German colonization of the State.
Rapid development, coupled with population growth and economic power, meant that, on March 1, 1833, through the Resolution of the President of the Province, Feliciano Nunes Pires, São José passed from parish to village (municipality) and, in May 1856, through Provincial Law No. 415, was elevated to the city.
Not being very touristy in nature, unlike Florianópolis, São José has attracted industries such as telecommunication equipment, textiles, and food processing.
The main district of São José are Kobrasol and the Historic Centre.
São José is ranked 21st on the HDI in Brazil.
The major BR-101 highway passes through São José, making the city a gateway to Florianópolis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near São José?
Within an hour or so of São José: Florianópolis (8 km).
Are there any good drives near São José?
The nearest famous roads are Serra do Corvo Branco and Serra do Rio do Rastro.
Where is São José?
São José is in Santa Catarina, Brazil, about 5 km from Palhoça.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 270,299
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- Santa Catarina
- Timezone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates
- -27.6153, -48.6275
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