São Ludgero, Municipality in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Description
São Ludgero is a municipality in southern Santa Catarina covering approximately 113 square kilometers at an elevation of about 50 meters above sea level. The landscape forms the foundation of this settled region in the state.
History
The municipality was founded in 1873 by German settlers from the Münster region who had left Heek and relocated from Colônia Teresópolis. These migrants sought better soil conditions and established the foundation for the settlement's later development.
Culture
The town takes its name from a Dutch saint venerated in Westphalia, who in local tradition saved crops from wild geese. This name reflects the religious roots that the founding families brought with them.
Practical
The town centers on agricultural activities with large-scale production of poultry, dairy cattle, corn, and vegetables. Visitors will find a rural area focused mainly on food production and small industrial operations.
Did you know?
German was the main language in schools and churches here until the 1930s. The shift to Portuguese during World War II marked a profound change in the community's daily life and identity.
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