Massaranduba, Administrative division in Santa Catarina, Brazil
Massaranduba is a municipality in southern Santa Catarina, where local administrative offices and public services are organized to serve the population. The area includes several neighborhoods and rural zones that together form this governance unit.
The municipality developed during the 20th century as part of Santa Catarina's administrative expansion. Its growth reflects the settlement and economic development of southern Brazil's interior regions.
The name Massaranduba comes from a tree species found across South America, connecting the place to its natural surroundings. Local symbols and traditions reflect the community's identity within the broader regional culture.
Visitors will find the main public services and administrative buildings located centrally in town. Those traveling through the municipality can discover local shops, eateries, and accommodation options scattered throughout its neighborhoods.
The name comes from the massaranduba tree, a hardwood species with substantial trunk width found across South America. Interestingly, another municipality in Brazil's Paraíba state shares the same name.
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