São Ludgero

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Santa Catarina

Elevation above the sea: 50 m

Shares border with: Braço do Norte, Gravatal, Orleans, Pedras Grandes, Tubarão

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

GPS coordinates: -28.32583,-49.17667

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42