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Concórdia

Concórdia
Municipality
Flag of Concórdia
Flag
Coat of arms of Concórdia
Coat of arms
Location in Santa Catarina  state
Location in Santa Catarina state
Concórdia is located in Brazil
Concórdia
Concórdia
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 27°14′02″S 52°01′40″W / 27.23389°S 52.02778°W / -27.23389; -52.02778Coordinates: 27°14′02″S 52°01′40″W / 27.23389°S 52.02778°W / -27.23389; -52.02778
Country  Brazil
Region South Region
State Santa Catarina
Mesoregion Oeste Catarinense
Microregion Concórdia
Government
 • Mayor João Girardi (PT)
Area
 • Total 799.88 km2 (308.84 sq mi)
Elevation 550 m (1,800 ft)
Population (2015)
 • Total 72,642
 • Density 91/km2 (240/sq mi)
Time zone BRT/BRST (UTC-3/-2)

Concórdia is a city in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. It was founded by colonizers of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, basically descendants of Italians and Germans, who immigrated to Brazil in the 19th century. It is located 480 west of Florianópolis. The population is 72,642 (2015 est.) in an area of 799.88 km².

The city is served by Olavo Cecco Rigon Airport.

Th municipality contains the 741 hectares (1,830 acres) Fritz Plaumann State Park, created in 2003.



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