Itajaí
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| Itajaí | |||
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| The Municipality of Santa Catarina | |||
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| Motto: "Quality of Life" | |||
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| Coordinates: 26°54′S 48°40′W / 26.9°S 48.667°WCoordinates: 26°54′S 48°40′W / 26.9°S 48.667°W | |||
| Country |  Brazil |
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| Region | Southern | ||
| State |  Santa Catarina |
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| Founded | Juny 15, 1860 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Jandir Bellini (PP) | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 289.285 km2 (111.7 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) | ||
| Population (2009) | |||
| - Total | 172.081 | ||
| - Density | 595.4/km2 (1,542.1/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | UTC-2 (UTC-2) | ||
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| HDI (2000) | 0.825–high[1] | ||
| Website | Itajaí | ||
Itajaí is a Brazilian city in the state of Santa Catarina.
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[edit] History
The city was founded on June 15, 1860, but the colonization of Itajaí started in 1658, when the Paulista João Dias D’Arzão arrived in the region. In 1750, Portuguese colonists coming from Madeira and the Azores made this region their home. By 1823 it became a prominent region for Portuguese settlers and, at the end of the XIX century, received a great number of German immigrants.
Itajai and most of Santa Catarina State often suffer because of floods caused by torrential rains and sometimes hurricanes. In late November 2008, around 100 people perished in floods due to the long lasting showers that fell in Southeastern and Southern Brazil. 90% of the city was underwater and the port was partially destroyed [2]. Many lost their homes and other possessions and had no ready shelters whereto turn, for the rain combined with river waters invaded every section of the city and most of Central and Coastal Santa Catarina State. President Lula da Silva and other officials flew over the area to calculate the damage and offer help. The state was declared a disaster area by the State and Federal governments.
[edit] Geography
It occupies an area of 304 km ², 20% urban and 80% rural (or conservation areas).
Is located on the north coast of Santa Catarina State, specifically in the mouth of the Itajai-Acu river. It borders Balneário Camboriú, Camboriú, Brusque, Gaspar, Ilhota and Navegantes. Headquarters of the largest fishing port in the country and the largest university in the state, the Univali.
Itajaí is located in the Lower Valley of Itajai, the coast, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. It is situated at the mouth of the Itajai-Acu, allowing the existence of the port. Church of the Blessed Sacrament
The city is basically flat - due to sea level The highest point is Morro da Cruz, 170 meters above sea level - much of the native vegetation can be seen in its full beauty. It was part of the defunct metropolitan area of Foz do Rio Itajaí, together with the neighboring municipalities.
Itajaí is one of the biggest festivals of Brazilian popular music. The festival is held every September and brings together musicians and artists from around the country. These meetings are a display of the rich culture of Itajaí.
The BR-101 is the main link to the city, and highways SC-100, BR-486, SC-470 and BR-470, Itajaí link to the rest of the state.
[edit] Climate
The climate is humid Itajaí in winter and dry in summer. In summer temperatures can reach 40ºC (Temperature 2009) and in winter you can get at 4°C, it is very difficult to get the temperature over 40C ° or become negative. There are reports that the lowest temperature ever recorded in itajaí was -1.2ºC in 1975.
[edit] Port of Itajaí
The Port of Itajaí is the main port of Santa Catarina, the second largest country in the movement of containers, serving as the port of export, draining almost all production of the state.
[edit] Tourism
Itajaí has many beautiful beaches, among them are the Molhes, Atalaia, Jeremias, Cabeçudas, Morcego, Praia Brava and Solidão. The city also has ample rural areas and a beautiful natural landscape, with a rich heritage of Portuguese and German immigrants. Itajaí has a píer for passenger vessels that serves to assist the coast of Santa Catarina and for customs, that returns the ships by laser. The Marejada, a Portuguese festival of fishing and seafood, is the principal festival of the city, showcasing attractions relative to the ocean and the Azores. Itajaí is also the hub of Nautical Club Marcílio Dias, a sport association for both soccer/football and competitive rowing.
[edit] Sister Cities
Itajaí has the following Sister Cities:
[edit] References
- ^ Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano - Municipal, 1991 e 2000
- ^ http://www.maritimeindustries.org/documents/view.jsp?id=760
[edit] External links
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