Praia Grande, Santa Catarina
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.
Praia Grande | |
|---|---|
Municipality | |
| The Municipality of Praia Grande | |
 Irineu Bornhausen Street in downtown Praia Grande. | |
 Seal | |
 Location of Praia Grande | |
| Coordinates: 29°11′49″S 49°57′00″W | |
| Country |  |
| 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 |
References
- 2008 IBGE statistics
- - UNDP
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| Araranguá | |
| Criciúma | |
| Tubarão | |
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