Praia Grande, Santa Catarina
Praia Grande | ||
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Municipality | ||
The Municipality of Praia Grande | ||
Irineu Bornhausen Street in downtown Praia Grande. | ||
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![]() Location of Praia Grande | ||
Coordinates: 29°11′49″S 49°57′00″W / 29.19694°S 49.95000°WCoordinates: 29°11′49″S 49°57′00″W / 29.19694°S 49.95000°W | ||
Country |
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Region | South | |
State | Santa Catarina | |
Founded | July 19, 1958 | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | João José de Matos (PMDB) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 278.576 km2 (107.559 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | |
Population (2008 [1]) | ||
• Total | 7,321 | |
• Density | 25.4/km2 (66/sq mi) | |
Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-2 (UTC-2) | |
HDI (2000) | 0.763 – medium[2] | |
Website | www.praiagrande-sc.gov.br |
Praia Grande is the southernmost municipality in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. Despite its name (which means Great Beach in Portuguese), the city is landlocked.
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