Mafra, Santa Catarina Explained

Mafra
Settlement Type:Municipality
Official Name:The Municipality of Mafra
Motto:Pérola do Planalto
Mapsize:250px
Image Map1:Brazil State SantaCatarina.svg
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name: Brazil
Subdivision Name1:South
Subdivision Name2: Santa Catarina
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:João Alfredo Herbst (PMDB)
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:September 8, 1917
Area Total Km2:1404.206
Area Total Sq Mi:872.533
Population As Of:2020 [1]
Population Total:56,561
Population Density Km2:36.32
Population Density Sq Mi:58.47
Timezone:UTC-3
Utc Offset:-3
Timezone Dst:UTC-2
Utc Offset Dst:-2
Coordinates:-26.1108°N -49.805°W
Elevation M:793
Elevation Ft:2601.7
Blank Name:HDI (2000)
Blank Info:0.788

Mafra is a city located at the northern border of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. This city borders to the state of Paraná and its urban area is attached to the urban area of its interstate neighbour, Rio Negro. This city's population is composed primarily of descendants of European immigrants, especially from Germany (including Volga Germans) and Poland. This city is also known for its honey, which is said to have excellent quality.

Notes and References

  1. https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/sc/mafra/panorama IBGE 2020