Jaraguá do Sul

Located in southern Brazil, Jaraguá do Sul spreads across 532 square kilometers of land with a population of 177,697 residents within Santa Catarina state.

Engineer Emílio Carlos Jourdan established the settlement in 1876, naming it after the Tupi-Guarani phrase meaning Lord of the Valley.

The city maintains strong German traditions through yearly celebrations including Schützenfest in October and hosts the Festival de Música de Santa Catarina each January.

The municipal administration operates from Rua Walter Marquardt 1111, offering services and information through telephone number 47-3372-8000.

German descendants make up 45 percent of the population, creating a distinct European influence in this Brazilian industrial center.

Location: Santa Catarina

Inception: July 25, 1876

Elevation above the sea: 30 m

Shares border with: Blumenau, Corupá, Campo Alegre, Guaramirim, Joinville, Massaranduba, Pomerode, Rio dos Cedros, São Bento do Sul, Schroeder

Address: Jaraguá do Sul - State of Santa Catarina, Brazil 89200-000

Website: http://portal.jaraguadosul.com.br

GPS coordinates: -26.48583,-49.06694

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:04