Florianópolis
Sign in to saveFlorianópolis (; ) is the capital and second largest city of the state of Santa Catarina, in the South region of Brazil. The city encompasses Santa Catarina Island and surrounding small islands, as well as part of the mainland. It has a population of 537,211, according to the 2022 Brazilian census, the second-most populous city in the state (after Joinville), and the 39th in Brazil. The metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,111,702, the 21st largest in the country. The city is known for having the country's third-highest Human Development Index score among all Brazilian cities (0.
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Florianópolis is the capital of Santa Catarina state in southern Brazil, comprising an island and surrounding areas with a population of over 537,000 people. The city is notable for its high human development index ranking among Brazilian cities and serves as an important urban center in the region.
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Key facts
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- Florianópolis
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- Município de FlorianópolisMunicipality of Florianópolis
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- Municipality
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- Bandeira de Florianópolis.svg
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- Brasão de Florianópolis.png
- Settlement.nicknames
- Floripa, Magic Island
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- Floriano Peixoto
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- SantaCatarina Municip Florianopolis.svg
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- 250px
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- FlorianopolitanoManezinho (colloquial)
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- GDP (PPP, constant 2015 values)
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31 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Geography
- Vegetation
- Precipitation
- Climate
- Neighbourhoods
- History
- Demographics
- Religion
- Economy
- Education
- Educational institutions
- Primary and secondary schools
- Tourism and lifestyle
- Beaches
- Other attractions
- Areas of the city
- Transportation
- International airport
- Air Force Base
- Highways
- Bus terminal (connecting to other cities)
- Bus terminal (within the city)
- Cycleway
- Distances
- Neighborhoods
- Sports
- Notable people
- Consular representations
- Twin towns – sister cities
- References
Florianópolis (; ) is the capital and second largest city of the state of Santa Catarina, in the South region of Brazil. The city encompasses Santa Catarina Island and surrounding small islands, as well as part of the mainland. It has a population of 537,211, according to the 2022 Brazilian census, the second-most populous city in the state (after Joinville), and the 39th in Brazil. The metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,111,702, the 21st largest in the country. The city is known for having the country's third-highest Human Development Index score among all Brazilian cities (0.847).
The economy of Florianópolis is heavily based on information technology, tourism, and services. The city has 60 beaches and is a center of surfing activity. Lagoa da Conceição is the most famous area for tourism, recreation, nature, and extreme sports. The New York Times reported that "Florianopolis is the party destination of the year in 2009." Newsweek placed Florianópolis in its "ten most dynamic cities of the world" list in 2006. Veja, a Brazilian publication, named the city as "the best place to live in Brazil." As a result of this exposure, Florianópolis is growing as a second home destination for many Paulistas, Argentines, Uruguayans, U.S. citizens, and Europeans.