Palhoça, Municipality in Greater Florianópolis, Brazil
Palhoça encompasses 395 square kilometers of land along the Atlantic coast, featuring extensive mangrove areas and beaches in Santa Catarina state.
The settlement originated in 1793 as a strategic point between Lages and Florianópolis, protecting the capital region from potential coastal invasions.
The name derives from the traditional thatched roof dwellings constructed by early settlers using local materials for their homes and shelters.
The city connects to neighboring regions through BR-282 highway to Santo Amaro da Imperatriz and BR-101 linking São José and Paulo Lopes.
Serra do Tabuleiro State Park spans 84,130 hectares within Palhoça, securing water resources for the entire Greater Florianópolis region.
Location: Santa Catarina
Inception: July 17, 1793
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Shares border with: São José, Florianópolis, Paulo Lopes, Santo Amaro da Imperatriz
Website: http://palhoca.sc.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -27.64444,-48.66778
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
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