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Florianópolis

Also known as Florianopolis, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil

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.

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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

Settlement.name: Florianópolis
Settlement.official_name: Município de FlorianópolisMunicipality of Florianópolis
Settlement.settlement_type: Municipality
Settlement.image_flag: Bandeira de Florianópolis.svg
Settlement.image_seal: Brasão de Florianópolis.png
Settlement.nicknames: Floripa, Magic Island
Settlement.named_for: Floriano Peixoto
Settlement.image_map: SantaCatarina Municip Florianopolis.svg
Settlement.mapsize: 250px
Settlement.population_demonym: FlorianopolitanoManezinho (colloquial)
Settlement.demographics_type1: GDP (PPP, constant 2015 values)
Settlement.demographics1_title1: Year
Settlement.demographics1_info1: 2023
Settlement.demographics1_title2: Total
Settlement.demographics1_info2: $19.3 billion
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2: State

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Florianópolis
Demonym: florianopolitano
Population: 255390
Area: 675.409
Elevation: 3
Official website: www.pmf.sc.gov.br
Image: Floripa Beira Mar Norte.jpg
Dialing code: 48

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Commons category: Florianópolis
postal code: 88000-000
Commons gallery: Florianópolis
inception: 1726-00-00
Human Development Index: 0.847
native label: Florianópolis
electorate: 373537
P12749: Murzuq District

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Contents

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

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.