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Florianópolis
A vibrant island city with 42 beaches ranging from calm bays to world-class surf breaks, sand dunes, and a lively nightlife scene.
8 km · about 15 min drive
Santa Catarina, Brazil · South America
São José is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Palhoça, 8km from Florianópolis.
São José is a city located in Santa Catarina, Brazil. With a population of 270,299, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, São José sits in Brazil, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Sao Paulo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add São José to your route.
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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São José is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -27.6153 latitude, -48.6275 longitude.
São José has a population of approximately 270,299 people, making it a city in Brazil.
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A vibrant island city with 42 beaches ranging from calm bays to world-class surf breaks, sand dunes, and a lively nightlife scene.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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