Itajaí
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| Motto: "Quality of Life" | |||
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 Itajaí
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| Coordinates: 26°54′S 48°40′W / 26.900°S 48.667°WCoordinates: 26°54′S 48°40′W / 26.900°S 48.667°W | |||
| Country |
 Brazil
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| Region | Southern | ||
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 Santa Catarina
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| Founded | June 15, 1860 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Volnei José Morastoni (PMDB) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 289.285 km2 (111.694 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) | ||
| Population (2013) | |||
| • Total | 200,565 | ||
| • Density | 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | BRT (UTC-3) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | BRST (UTC-2) | ||
| HDI (2000) | 0.825–high | ||
| Website | Itajaí | ||
Itajaí is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Santa Catarina.
The city was founded on June 15, 1860, but the colonization of Itajaí started in 1658 when the 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.
Itajaí 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.
It occupies an area of 304 km ², 20% urban and 80% rural (or conservation areas).
Is located on the north coast of Santa Catarina State, specifically at the mouth of the Itajai-Acú 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 (Universidade do Vale do Itajaí).
Itajaí is located in the Lower Valley of Rio Itajaí, the coast and the Atlantic Ocean. It is situated at the mouth of the Itajai-Acú, allowing the existence of the port. Church of the Blessed Sacrament
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