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Blumenau

Blumenau
Itajaí-Açu river seen from the surroundings of Garcia's stream mouth; city centre at left
Itajaí-Açu river seen from the surroundings of Garcia's stream mouth; city centre at left
Flag of Blumenau
Flag
Official seal of Blumenau
Seal
Nickname(s): Cidade Jardim ("Garden City") and Alemanha Tropical ("Tropical Germany")
Location in the state of Santa Catarina and Brazil
Location in the state of Santa Catarina and Brazil
Coordinates: 26°55′08″S 49°03′57″W / 26.91889°S 49.06583°W / -26.91889; -49.06583
Country Brazil
Region South
State Santa Catarina
Founded September 2, 1850
Government
 • Mayor Napoleão Bernardes (2013-2017)
Area
 • Total 519.837 km2 (200.710 sq mi)
Elevation 21 m (69 ft)
Population (2010 est)
 • Total 309,214
 • Density 594.83/km2 (1,540.6/sq mi)
Time zone GMT-3
Postal code 89000-000
Area code(s) +55 47
Website http://www.blumenau.sc.gov.br
Blumenau
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