Faxinal dos Guedes

Faxinal dos Guedes is a municipality in western Santa Catarina situated at approximately 1,000 meters elevation. The town blends urban areas with natural surroundings across its expansive land.

The settlement began in the 1940s from a former military colony and attracted settlers from Rio Grande do Sul. These early inhabitants, mostly of Italian and German origin, established the foundation of today's community.

The name reflects its founding families and their heritage, visible in the local architecture and community traditions rooted in European settlement. This background continues to shape daily life and how residents connect with their surroundings.

Local administration handles public services from the city center through established infrastructure. Bus connections to neighboring areas make it easy to move around the region.

The urban area partially sits on the western edge of a geological formation called the Vargeão Dome. This geological feature makes the region notable for visitors interested in Earth science.

Location: Santa Catarina

Elevation above the sea: 1,005 m

Shares border with: Xanxerê, Vargeão, Abelardo Luz, Bom Jesus, Ipumirim, Ouro Verde, Xavantina

Website: http://faxinal.sc.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -26.85278,-52.26000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43