Araranguá, Municipality in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Located in southern Santa Catarina state, Araranguá extends across 301 square kilometers of land with wide avenues defining its urban structure.
Portuguese settlers from Laguna established the first communities in the early 19th century, followed by Italian, German, Polish, and Spanish immigrants.
The Federal University of Santa Catarina campus in Araranguá contributes to education through undergraduate programs and technical courses for local students.
The BR-101 highway connects Araranguá to major Brazilian cities, while local and intercity buses provide transportation to surrounding destinations.
The municipality experienced Cyclone Catarina in March 2004, with winds reaching 150 kilometers per hour, marking a rare meteorological event.
Location: Santa Catarina
Inception: 1880
Elevation above the sea: 13 m
Shares border with: Criciúma, Sombrio, Balneário Rincão, Balneário Arroio do Silva
Website: http://ararangua.sc.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -28.93500,-49.48583
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
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