Araquari, Municipality in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Araquari sits at an elevation of 9 meters above sea level, positioned 182 kilometers north of Florianópolis and 20 kilometers southeast of Joinville.
Portuguese pioneers established their first settlement in 1658 in the region inhabited by Carijós, followed by the official founding in 1848 by Manuel Vieira.
The municipality formed through a combination of Azorean immigrants, Indigenous peoples, and African influences, creating distinct religious and social practices.
The local climate maintains an annual average temperature of 19°C, with February recording the highest temperatures and July experiencing the coldest conditions.
The BMW automobile plant in Araquari produces various models including the 3 Series and X1, with an annual production capacity exceeding 30,000 vehicles.
Location: Santa Catarina
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
Shares border with: Balneário Barra do Sul, Barra Velha, Guaramirim, Joinville, São Francisco do Sul
Address: Araquari, SC, 89245-000, Brazil
Website: https://araquari.sc.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -26.37000,-48.72194
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:13
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