Jacinto Machado

Jacinto Machado is a municipality in southern Santa Catarina that encompasses several communities and neighborhoods across its administrative territory. The municipal seat serves as the main hub where residents access local government services and facilities.

The municipality was established by bringing together several neighboring settlements in southern Santa Catarina into one administrative unit. This territorial organization continues to define how local governance operates today.

Local residents, known as jacinto-machadenses, participate in numerous municipal events throughout the year, including the annual Natal Encantado celebrations in November.

Visitors looking for municipal services can find government offices located in the downtown area where local matters are handled. It helps to plan a visit during regular business hours when these offices are actively serving the public.

The municipality maintains direct connections with eight different neighboring territories while operating under an administrative level 8 classification within the Brazilian system.

Location: Santa Catarina

Elevation above the sea: 28 m

Shares border with: Praia Grande, Santa Rosa do Sul, Cambará do Sul, Ermo, São João do Sul, Sombrio, Timbé do Sul, Turvo

Website: https://jacintomachado.sc.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -28.99694,-49.76389

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:49