Orleans

Orleans is a municipality in southern Santa Catarina, Brazil, spread across a large area of land. The territory sits at about 217 meters elevation and includes portions of Serra Furada State Park with its natural preserves.

The city was founded in 1884 and named after a French nobleman who married a Brazilian princess. This connection between European and Brazilian history shaped the settlement's early development.

Italian settlers established the first community here, and were later joined by people from German-speaking regions, Poland, Norway, Latvia, and the Netherlands. Each group brought their own traditions, which visitors can still see in local customs and how the town developed.

The area includes natural zones suitable for hiking and outdoor exploration. Visitors should be prepared for temperature swings that can be quite extreme depending on the season.

The area experiences remarkable temperature swings, ranging from intense heat to frost depending on the season. These contrasts shape how the landscape looks and changes throughout the year.

Location: Santa Catarina

Elevation above the sea: 217 m

Shares border with: Urubici, Bom Jardim da Serra, Braço do Norte, Grão-Pará, Lauro Müller, Pedras Grandes, São Ludgero, Urussanga

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

GPS coordinates: -28.35889,-49.29083

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:25