Country Brazil State Santa Catarina Elevation 0 m (0 ft) Population 210,513 (2010) | Region South Founded March 19, 1750 Time zone UTC-3 (UTC-3) University Universidade de São José | |
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Weather 21°C, Wind W at 3 km/h, 92% Humidity Points of interest Centro histórico de São Paulo, Magic Games ‑ Continent, Jardim Botânico, UNI DUNI TÊ Play Park | ||
São José (San Jose) is a city in Santa Catarina, Brazil. It is a suburb located approximately five kilometers from Florianópolis, the state capital. It encircles the continental section of Florianópolis.
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Not being a tourist city, this role being fulfilled by Florianópolis, São José has attracted industries such as telecommunication equipment, textiles, and food processing.
The main district of São José are Campinas, Barreiros and Historic Centre.
São José is the 20th HDI Ranked city in Brazil.
It also has a relatively rich district called Bosque das Mansões, where lives the rich portion of the local population.
The major BR-101 highway passes through São José, making the city a gateway to Florianópolis.
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