São João Batista, Administrative municipality in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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