Praia Grande, Inland municipality in Santa Catarina, Brazil
Located at the southernmost point of Santa Catarina state, Praia Grande encompasses 278 square kilometers of inland territory at 170 meters above sea level.
The establishment of Praia Grande as an official municipality occurred in 1958, marking a new chapter in the development of Santa Catarina's southern region.
The population of 8,270 residents represents a mix of urban and rural communities, with 6,028 people living in the city center and 2,242 in surrounding areas.
The municipality maintains a balanced gender distribution, with 4,143 males and 4,127 females recorded in the most recent demographic census of 2022.
Despite its name meaning 'Great Beach' in Portuguese, this municipality sits inland and does not feature any coastal areas within its boundaries.
Location: Santa Catarina
Inception: 1958
Elevation above the sea: 170 m
Shares border with: Jacinto Machado, Cambará do Sul, Mampituba, São Francisco de Paula, São João do Sul, Três Forquilhas
Website: http://praiagrande-sc.com.br
GPS coordinates: -29.19694,-49.95000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:09
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