Sombrio, Municipality in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Located at an elevation of 6 meters, Sombrio extends over 142 square kilometers in the Sul Catarinense region of Santa Catarina state.
The settlement of Sombrio began in 1820 when travelers established rest areas under large fig trees that provided shade along their routes.
The municipality celebrates multiple annual festivities, including the city birthday on December 30 and the Festa do Padroeiro on June 13.
The local economy combines agriculture production of rice and tobacco with industrial activities in ceramics, furniture, and clothing manufacturing.
The name Sombrio originates from the Portuguese word for shadow, referring to the fig trees where early travelers rested during their journeys.
Location: Santa Catarina
Inception: 1820
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Shares border with: Araranguá, Balneário Gaivota, Balneário Arroio do Silva, Ermo, Jacinto Machado, Santa Rosa do Sul
GPS coordinates: -29.10389,-49.62889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:25
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