São João Batista

São João Batista is a municipality in Santa Catarina located in the Grande Florianópolis region at an elevation of 394 meters. The town spreads across a rural and urban landscape that forms the community where residents live and work together.

The municipality developed from early settlement patterns in southern Brazil and gradually became an organized administrative center. Over time, local structures formed that shape how the community functions today.

The local residents, called batistenses, carry strong Italian immigrant roots that show up in their celebrations and community gatherings. This heritage shapes how people here connect and celebrate together throughout the year.

The municipality connects to larger cities through state highways and uses the UTC-3 time zone. The telephone area code is 48, making it easy to reach people in the area.

The Igreja Matriz da Paróquia serves as the central landmark where residents gather throughout the year for religious services and community events. This church is the heart where the spiritual and social life of the municipality comes together.

Location: Santa Catarina

Elevation above the sea: 394 m

Shares border with: Antônio Carlos, Biguaçu, Canelinha, Major Gercino, Nova Trento

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

GPS coordinates: -27.27583,-48.84889

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06