Itajaí
Encyclopedia
Itajaí is a Brazil
ian city
in the state of Santa Catarina
.
João Dias D’Arzão arrived in the region. In 1750, Portuguese
colonists coming from Madeira
and the Azores
made this region their home. By 1823 it became a prominent region for Portuguese settlers and, at the end of the 19th century, received a great number of German
immigrants.
Itajai and most of Santa Catarina State area is prone to torrential storms specially during the Spring season. Floods are frequent and even tornadoes can form.
In late November 2008, around 100 people perished in floods due to the long lasting showers that fell in Southeastern and Southern Brazil. 90% of the city was underwater and the port was partially destroyed. Many lost their homes and other possessions and had no ready shelters to turn to, for the rain combined with river waters invaded every section of the city and most of Central and Coastal Santa Catarina State. President Lula da Silva and other officials flew over the area to evaluate the damage and offer help. The state was declared a disaster area by the State and Federal governments.
Is located on the north coast of anta Catarina State], specifically at the mouth of the Itajai-Acu river. It borders onto the cities of Balneário Camboriú
, Camboriú
, Brusque
, Gaspar
, Ilhota
and Navegantes
. Headquarters of the largest fishing port in the country and the largest university in the state, the Univali.
Itajaí is located in the Lower Valley of Rio Itajai, the coast and the Atlantic Ocean. It is situated at the mouth of the Itajai-Acu, allowing the existence of the port.
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
The city is basically flat - due to being at sea level The highest point is Morro da Cruz, 170 meters above sea level - much of the native vegetation can be seen in its full beauty. It was part of the defunct metropolitan area of Foz do Rio Itajaí, together with the neighboring municipalities.
Itajaí hosts one of the biggest festivals of Brazilian popular music. The festival is held every October and brings together musicians and artists from around the country. These meetings are a display of the rich culture of Itajaí.
The BR-101 is the main link to the city, and highways SC-100, BR-486, SC-470 and BR-470, Itajaí link to the rest of the state.
The Port of Itajaí is the main port of Santa Catarina, and the second largest in Brazil in terms of the movement of containers. It serves as the main port for exports in the region, and almost all production of the state of Santa Catarina moves through it at some point.
Itajaí has many beautiful beaches, among them are the Molhes, Atalaia, Jeremias, Cabeçudas, Morcego, Praia Brava and Solidão. The city also has ample rural areas and a beautiful natural landscape, with a rich heritage of Portuguese
and German
immigrants.
Itajaí has a píer for passenger vessels that serves to assist the coast of Santa Catarina and for customs, that returns the ships by laser.
The Marejada
, a Portuguese
festival of fishing and seafood, is the principal festival of the city, showcasing attractions relative to the ocean and the Azores. Itajaí is also the hub of Nautical Club Marcílio Dias
, a sport association for both /football (soccer) and competitive rowing
.
The city is served by Ministro Victor Konder International Airport
located in the adjoining municipality of Navegantes
.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian city
City
A city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.For example, in the U.S...
in the state of Santa Catarina
Santa Catarina (state)
Santa Catarina is a state in southern Brazil with one of the highest standards of living in Latin America. Its capital is Florianópolis, which mostly lies on the Santa Catarina Island. Neighbouring states are Rio Grande do Sul to the south and Paraná to the north. It is bounded on the east by...
.
History
The city was founded on June 15, 1860, but the colonization of Itajaí started in 1658, when the PaulistaPaulista (disambiguation)
Paulista may refer to:*As are called the people who born in the São Paulo *Paulista, city in Pernambuco state*Avenida Paulista*Evandro Paulista — Evandro Silva do Nascimento, Brazilian footballer...
João Dias D’Arzão arrived in the region. In 1750, Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
colonists coming from Madeira
Madeira
Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago that lies between and , just under 400 km north of Tenerife, Canary Islands, in the north Atlantic Ocean and an outermost region of the European Union...
and the Azores
Azores
The Archipelago of the Azores is composed of nine volcanic islands situated in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, and is located about west from Lisbon and about east from the east coast of North America. The islands, and their economic exclusion zone, form the Autonomous Region of the...
made this region their home. By 1823 it became a prominent region for Portuguese settlers and, at the end of the 19th century, received a great number of German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
immigrants.
Itajai and most of Santa Catarina State area is prone to torrential storms specially during the Spring season. Floods are frequent and even tornadoes can form.
In late November 2008, around 100 people perished in floods due to the long lasting showers that fell in Southeastern and Southern Brazil. 90% of the city was underwater and the port was partially destroyed. Many lost their homes and other possessions and had no ready shelters to turn to, for the rain combined with river waters invaded every section of the city and most of Central and Coastal Santa Catarina State. President Lula da Silva and other officials flew over the area to evaluate the damage and offer help. The state was declared a disaster area by the State and Federal governments.
Geography
It occupies an area of 304 km ², 20% urban and 80% rural (or conservation areas).Is located on the north coast of anta Catarina State], specifically at the mouth of the Itajai-Acu river. It borders onto the cities of Balneário Camboriú
Balneário Camboriú
Balneário Camboriú is a major beach resort in the Brazilian southern state of Santa Catarina. The town, with its steep hills dropping down to the sea, is popular amongst South Americans. The main ocean boulevard is called Avenida Atlântica...
, Camboriú
Camboriú
Camboriú is a town and municipality in the state of Santa Catarina in the South region of Brazil, near Balneario Camboriu, a popular beach destination.-References:...
, Brusque
Brusque
Brusque may refer to:* Brusque, Aveyron, France* Brusque, Santa Catarina, Brazil* Nicolas Brusque , French rugby union footballer* Brusque Futebol Clube, Brazilian football club...
, Gaspar
Gaspar
Gaspar is a given and/or surname of Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, and also Philippines origin that could refer to:-Names:*Roberto Luís Gaspar de Deus Severo, Portuguese footballer commonly known as Beto*Álvaro Gaspar, former Portuguese footballer...
, Ilhota
Ilhota
Ilhota is a town and municipality in the state of Santa Catarina in the South region of Brazil.-References:...
and Navegantes
Navegantes
Navegantes is a coastal and tourist city located in Santa Catarina state, southern Brazil.Ministro Victor Konder International Airport serves the popular beach resort of Balneário Camboriú, and other cities including Itajaí and Blumenau....
. Headquarters of the largest fishing port in the country and the largest university in the state, the Univali.
Itajaí is located in the Lower Valley of Rio Itajai, the coast and the Atlantic Ocean. It is situated at the mouth of the Itajai-Acu, allowing the existence of the port.
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
The city is basically flat - due to being at sea level The highest point is Morro da Cruz, 170 meters above sea level - much of the native vegetation can be seen in its full beauty. It was part of the defunct metropolitan area of Foz do Rio Itajaí, together with the neighboring municipalities.
Itajaí hosts one of the biggest festivals of Brazilian popular music. The festival is held every October and brings together musicians and artists from around the country. These meetings are a display of the rich culture of Itajaí.
The BR-101 is the main link to the city, and highways SC-100, BR-486, SC-470 and BR-470, Itajaí link to the rest of the state.
Climate
The climate in Itajaí is humid in winter and dry in summer. In summer temperatures can reach 40°C (Temperature reached in 2009) and during the winter they can get as low as 4°C. It is very rare to get temperatures outside this range. There are reports that the lowest temperature ever recorded in Itajaí was -1.2°C in 1975.Port of Itajaí
The Port of Itajaí is the main port of Santa Catarina, and the second largest in Brazil in terms of the movement of containers. It serves as the main port for exports in the region, and almost all production of the state of Santa Catarina moves through it at some point.
Tourism
Portuguese people
The Portuguese are a nation and ethnic group native to the country of Portugal, in the west of the Iberian peninsula of south-west Europe. Their language is Portuguese, and Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion....
and German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
immigrants.
Itajaí has a píer for passenger vessels that serves to assist the coast of Santa Catarina and for customs, that returns the ships by laser.
The Marejada
Marejada
Marejada – one of the most popular national brazilian celebrates in Itajai city , Satna Catarina state. This celebrate commenced as anniversary of the first disembarkation europian people from Portugal to the Brazil coast. Marejada calling from word “mar” and can be translated as Portugalization...
, a Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
festival of fishing and seafood, is the principal festival of the city, showcasing attractions relative to the ocean and the Azores. Itajaí is also the hub of Nautical Club Marcílio Dias
Clube Náutico Marcílio Dias
Clube Náutico Marcílio Dias, usually known simply as Marcílio Dias, is a Brazilian football club from Itajaí, Santa Catarina state. The club plays its home matches at Hercílio Luz and competed in Copa João Havelange in 2000, in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B in 1989, in the Campeonato Brasileiro...
, a sport association for both /football (soccer) and competitive rowing
Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
.
The city is served by Ministro Victor Konder International Airport
Ministro Victor Konder International Airport
Navegantes-Ministro Victor Konder International Airport is the airport serving Navegantes, Brazil, as well as Itajaí, Camboriú, and Blumenau. It is named after the Itajaí-born Victor Konder , a Minister of Public Works , whose administration encouraged the birth of Brazilian commercial aviation...
located in the adjoining municipality of Navegantes
Navegantes
Navegantes is a coastal and tourist city located in Santa Catarina state, southern Brazil.Ministro Victor Konder International Airport serves the popular beach resort of Balneário Camboriú, and other cities including Itajaí and Blumenau....
.
Sister cities
Itajaí has the following Sister Cities:
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