Joinville

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Joinville
—  Municipality  —
The Municipality of Joinville

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Nickname(s): City of Princes - City of Flowers
Location of Joinville
Country Flag of Brazil Brazil
Region South
State Santa Catarina
Founded March 9, 1851
Government
 - Mayor Carlito Merss (PT)
Area
 - Total 1,130 km2 (436.3 sq mi)
Elevation 4 m (13 ft)
Population (2007)
 - Total 487,003
 - Density 430/km2 (1,113.7/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-3 (UTC-3)
 - Summer (DST) UTC-2 (UTC-2)
Postal Code 89200-000
HDI (2000) 0.857 – high
Website Joinville, Santa Catarina

Joinville is a city in Santa Catarina, in the Southern Region of Brazil. Joinville is Santa Catarina's largest city. In 2008 its population was approximately 500,000, the majority of which are of German descent. Joinville's metropolitan area exceeds 1 million inhabitants. [1]

Owing to urban development and relatively good infrastructure, Joinville has become a major center for events and business conferences. The city has one of the highest standards of living in Brazil.[2]

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[edit] History

The first inhabitants in the region of Joinville were the Tupi-Guarani people. Joinville was founded on March 9, 1851, by German and Swiss immigrants.

Even though it is considered a German-Brazilian city, its name is French (Joinville was named after François d'Orléans, prince of Joinville, son of King Louis-Philippe of France, who married Princess Francisca of Brazil, in 1843). The city's former name was Dona Francisca, but was changed to Joinville in 1851.

The land where Joinville is located was part of the French and Brazilian Royal Family wedding gift, even though the Prince of Joinville and his Brazilian bride had never been to the land.

A German house in Joinville.

However, a Royal Palace was built in their honor around 1870. In 1851, the French prince, after a financial crisis, sold almost all his lands in Southern Brazil to the German Senator Mathias Schröder.

Senator Schröder was a member of the Colonization Society of Hamburg. This society, made up of bankers, businessmen and merchants, attracted immigrants to be sent to Brazil and thereby establish commercial ties between Germany and the German communities in Brazil. In 1851, the first 118 German and Swiss immigrants arrived, followed by 74 Norwegian immigrants.

From 1850 to 1888, Joinville received 17,000 German immigrants, most of them Lutherans, poor peasants coming to occupy this part of Brazil.[1]

[edit] Characteristics and tourism

Joinville in the afternoon.

Joinville is famous for its strong German-influenced culture. The city retains many aspects of the German culture, in its architecture, in the local dishes, parties and in the way of life of its inhabitants, known as workaholics.

Joinville is the host city of the Festival de Dança de Joinville (Joinville Dance Festival) which is the world's largest dance event, held every year during the month of July[3]. Joinville is the only city outside of Moscow to have a school of the Bolshoi Ballet, the renowned Russian Ballet Company. The city is home to a Catholic bishop, several Lutheran churches (one of the largest communities in Brazil), a Botanical Garden and a Zoo, parks, and several beaches are a half an hour drive away from the city. It is also home to several museums.[4]

The Royal Palace, built in the mid-19th century, nowadays is a museum about the German immigration to Brazil. It has furniture and costumes dating back to the mid-19th century.

A typical German house in Joinville, built in 1921 by the butcher Otto Schroeder, son of German immigrants.

[edit] Immigration Push

In 2006, Joinville published an advert in the Daily Mail newspaper in Britain. With the slogan 'Join Joinville' it attempted to attract educated Britons who could help 'improve the infrastructure of our growing city'. Although the local political leaders remain tight-lipped, the advert has been widely seen as a failure by members of the public.

[edit] International Dance Festival

One of the biggest dance events in Latin America, since 1983. It gathers about four thousand dancers, professionals and students, always on the second fortnight of July. The 11 days of presentations attract 50 thousand people to Centreventos Cau Hansen, every year. There are competitions in seven different categories, from classical ballet to folk dances. Squares, shopping centres and many companies take the opportunity to promote other events at the same time, such as courses and talks.

[edit] Industrial tourism

With a population of over 500,000 inhabitants and an economy based mainly on industry, Joinville has become the largest city in State of Santa Catarina. Also called the “Catarinense Manchester”, for its economic and technological leadership – the name refers to the English city that is an industrial historical point of reference – Joinville stands out as one of the most important Brazilian cities, being on the tour schedule of visitors from all over Brazil and the World.

[edit] Ethnicities

As a result of the German immigration to this part of Brazil, most of Joinville's inhabitants are Brazilians who trace their ancestry to immigrants from Germany, and a few to immigrants of other European countries, such as Portugal, Italy, Switzerland and Norway. A small minority of the population trace their ancestry to Black Africans, Native Americans and Japanese peoples.

German House in Joinville.
Race/Skin color Percentage Number
Whites 91.50% 393,085
Pardos (brown) 5.13% 22,025
Blacks 2.19% 9,413
Amerindians 0.14% 613
Yellow (Asian) 0.17% 711

Source: IBGE 2000.[5]

[edit] Religion

The first settlers were mainly Lutherans but, nowadays, followers of this religion make up only 6.13% of the population. Today, most of the Protestants are of Pentecostal faith. The main religion, as in most of Brazil, is Roman Catholicism.

Religion Percentage Number
Roman Catholics 73.26% 314,729
Protestants 22.49% 96,632
No religion 2.01% 8,656

Source: IBGE 2000.[6]

[edit] Economy

A region of Joinville.

Joinville's economy is based on industrial activities and commerce. The city is also the center to some of Brazil's largest software companies such as: Datasul[7] , Logocenter[8] and Microvix

Joinville is also home to many very well known large corporations in Brazil such as: Tupy,[9] Tigre,[10] Embraco,[11] Dohler,[12] Consul,[13] Wetzel,[14] Busscar,[15] Ciser,[16] Schulz S/A.[17]

The city has one of the highest standards of living in Brazil. Its industrial output is the third largest in the Southern States of Brazil - after the large main cities of Porto Alegre and Curitiba.

Joinville is also the fourth most populated city in the southern region of Brazil - by the end of the decade it may replace Londrina (PR) as the third largest city in the south of Brazil.

[edit] Languages

Portuguese, the official language of Brazil, is spoken and used by the entire population. English and Spanish are part of the official high school curriculum. As most of Joinville's inhabitants are of German ancestry, the German language is also taught in some schools.[18]

[edit] Colleges and Universities

  • INESA - Instituto de Ensino Superior Santo Antônio;
  • ACE - Associação Catarinense de Ensino;
  • FCJ - Faculdade Cenecista de Joinville;
  • Ielusc - Instituto Superior e Centro Educacional Luterano Bom Jesus;
  • IESville - Instituto de Ensino Superior de Joinville;
  • SOCIESC - Sociedade Educacional de Santa Catarina;
  • UDESC - Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina;
  • Univille - Universidade da Região de Joinville;
  • UFSC - Santa Catarina Federal Unviversity will open a branch in Joinville by 2009;
  • and many others.


[edit] Infrastructure

Due to the fast growth of the city in the last decades many neighborhoods suffer from lack of basic infrastructure such as pavement and sewage. Neighborhoods located near the coast on terrains that used to be mangrove swamps are frequently flooded. The center of the city has been renewed in some parts, however many streets still have overaged pavement and damaged sidewalks.

The road from Joinville to the Vigorelli ferry harbor that connects the peninsula of Saí with the city has been in bad condition since its establishment, with several miles of muddy dirt road with no illumination. Although some pavement now exists, the road remains under any western standards, in spite of the great flux of middle-class tourists in the area.

Household water is drawn mainly from the highly polluted Rio Cubatao that runs across the city. Drinking water is highly chlorinated therefore. Despite the high rainfall rate in the region, poor infrastructure and lack of urban planning may lead to water shortage in near future. [19]

[edit] Transportation

Joinville Airport.
People in Joinville Airport.

[edit] Domestic Airport

Joinville airport (IATA code: JOI) is a minor airport in southern Brazil and serves only domestic flights. It is located 13 km from downtown, 75 km from Navegantes Airport, 110 km from Curitiba International Airport and 163 km from Florianópolis International Airport.

In 2003 Joinville Airport recorded movement of 180 thousand passengers and nearly 10,000 takeoffs and landings. On March 8, 2004, during commemorations of the city’s 153rd anniversary, Joinville gained a newly upgraded airport. A new passenger terminal opened at Joinville-Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport, able to handle up to 500 thousand people a year. A new administrative building and control tower were also built.

The airport adopted the Aeroshopping concept, which Infraero is implementing at its airports. The number of shops went from 8 to 22. The expectation is that implementation of the airport/shopping center idea will boost the number of jobs generated by the airport by 40%.

In spite of the growth in the number of flights and passengers, the airport lack sufficient public transportation connecting it with the city center and other neighboring towns. Commuting from and to the airport is performed chiefly by taxis and private vehicles.

[edit] Highways

Joinville is 135 km away from Curitiba on the BR-101, and 184 km from Florianópolis, the state capital.

[edit] Distances

[edit] Sport

The city also offers leisure options in sports: there is a golf course, equestrian centre and a kart track. For outdoor activities lovers, there are places suitable for practicing any sport, from shooting (German tradition from the Middle Ages, kept until today) to adventure and nautical - the largest and best equipped Yacht Club in Santa Catarina State is in the municipality.

Sporting clubs

[edit] Neighborhoods

[edit] Famous people of Joinville

Ana Claudia Michels, Brazilian fashion model.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b (( Radar Sul )) História da Cidade de Joinville - Santa Catatina - SC - Brasil
  2. ^ Bela Santa Catarina Notícias: Joinville valoriza Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano (IDH)
  3. ^ 26º Festival de Dança de Joinville
  4. ^ CELST - Comunidade Evangélica Luterana Santíssima Trindade
  5. ^ Sistema IBGE de Recuperação Automática - SIDRA
  6. ^ Sistema IBGE de Recuperação Automática - SIDRA
  7. ^ (in Portuguese) (PDF) Datasul. joinville, Brazil: Datasul. 2008. ISBN 85-240-3919-1. http://www.datasul.com.br/. Retrieved on 2008-01-25. 
  8. ^ (in Portuguese) (PDF) Logocenter. joinville, Brazil: Logocenter. 2008. ISBN 85-240-3919-1. http://www.logocenter.com.br/. Retrieved on 2008-01-25. 
  9. ^ (in Portuguese) (PDF) Tupy. joinville, Brazil: Tupy. 2008. ISBN 85-240-3919-1. http://www.tupy.com.br/. Retrieved on 2008-01-25. 
  10. ^ (in Portuguese) (PDF) Tigre. joinville, Brazil: Tigre. 2008. ISBN 85-240-3919-1. http://www.tigre.com.br/home.aspx. Retrieved on 2008-01-25. 
  11. ^ (in Portuguese) (PDF) Embraco. joinville, Brazil: Embraco. 2008. ISBN 85-240-3919-1. http://www.embraco.com.br/entrada.htm. Retrieved on 2008-01-25. 
  12. ^ (in Portuguese) (PDF) Dohler. joinville, Brazil: Dohler. 2008. ISBN 85-240-3919-1. http://www.dohler.com.br/home.cfm. Retrieved on 2008-01-25. 
  13. ^ (in Portuguese) (PDF) Consul. joinville, Brazil: Consul. 2008. ISBN 85-240-3919-1. http://www.consul.com.br/consul/control/cs/br/s3/home. Retrieved on 2008-01-25. 
  14. ^ (in Portuguese) (PDF) Wetzel. joinville, Brazil: Wetzel. 2008. ISBN 85-240-3919-1. http://www.wetzel.com.br/. Retrieved on 2008-01-25. 
  15. ^ (in Portuguese) (PDF) Busscar. joinville, Brazil: Busscar. 2008. ISBN 85-240-3919-1. http://www.busscar.com.br/. Retrieved on 2008-01-25. 
  16. ^ (in Portuguese) (PDF) Ciser. joinville, Brazil: Ciser. 2008. ISBN 85-240-3919-1. http://www.ciser.com.br/. Retrieved on 2008-01-25. 
  17. ^ (in Portuguese) (PDF) Schulz. joinville, Brazil: Schulz. 2008. ISBN 85-240-3919-1. http://www.schulz.com.br/. Retrieved on 2008-01-25. 
  18. ^ Bela Santa Catarina: Prefeitura de Joinville pretende ampliar ensino da língua alemã
  19. ^ http://www.jornaldaeducacao.inf.br/index.php?Itemid=2&id=157&option=com_content&task=view#

[edit] External links

Coordinates: 26°19′13″S 48°50′37″W / 26.3204°S 48.8437°W / -26.3204; -48.8437

[edit] Links to universities and private colleges in Joinville

[edit] Aerial Views of Joinville

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