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| Urubici | |
|---|---|
| Name | Urubici |
| Settlement type | Municipality |
| Official name | Município de Urubici |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | Brazil |
| Subdivision type1 | Region |
| Subdivision name1 | South |
| Subdivision type2 | State |
| Subdivision name2 | Santa Catarina |
| Leader title | Mayor |
| Area total km2 | 787.0 |
| Population total | 13,000 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population density km2 | auto |
| Elevation m | 1,420 |
| Timezone | BRT |
Urubici
Urubici is a municipality in the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil. Located in the highlands of the Serra do Rio do Rastro and the Serra Geral, it is noted for its mountainous terrain, temperate climate and ecotourism attractions. The municipality is part of regional networks connecting to Florianópolis, Blumenau, Curitiba, and Porto Alegre.
The area now comprising the municipality was originally inhabited by Tupi people and later accessed during the period of Portuguese colonization when settlers from Azores and immigrants associated with the Lei Áurea era arrived. During the 19th century, the region was influenced by migration linked to the Empire of Brazil and settlers from Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná and Santa Catarina interior. The development of coffee and cattle routes connected settlements to markets in Florianópolis and Curitiba. In the 20th century, municipal organization followed patterns seen in neighboring municipalities such as Lages and São Joaquim, with local administration evolving alongside infrastructure projects tied to the Brazilian Federal Highway System.
Urubici lies within the Municipalities of Santa Catarina highlands on the Planalto Serrano plateau and the southern escarpments of the Serra do Mar system. Prominent features include peaks associated with the Morro da Igreja area and valleys that feed tributaries of the Uruguai River basin and the Rio Canoas. The climate is classified under the Köppen climate classification as subtropical highland with frequent frost and occasional snow influenced by polar air masses from the South Atlantic Ocean and cold fronts originating near Patagonia. Vegetation includes remnants of Atlantic Forest and patches of Araucaria angustifolia forest typical of the Araucaria moist forests ecoregion.
The population has historically reflected immigration patterns from Portugal, Germany, Italy, and Poland as well as indigenous Tupi–Guarani peoples influence and internal migration from Rio Grande do Sul and Minas Gerais. Census trends tracked by IBGE show population concentration in the municipal seat and rural districts connected by routes to Lages and Treze Tílias. Religious affiliations include communities linked to Roman Catholic Church dioceses and Protestant denominations such as Lutheranism and Pentecostalism, mirroring regional demographics seen in Santa Catarina.
The local economy combines agriculture, livestock and tourism; primary products include apples, potatoes, and dairy linked to cooperative models like those found in Cooperativas Agropecuárias across Santa Catarina. Small-scale agroindustry supplies markets in Florianópolis and Curitiba, and forest products relate to sustainable management in the Atlantic Forest biome. Ecotourism and adventure tourism draw visitors from São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and neighboring Argentina and Uruguay, supporting hospitality enterprises similar to those in Gramado and Canela. Municipal fiscal policies interact with state-level programs administered from Florianópolis.
Cultural life blends traditions from Azorean Portuguese settlers, German Brazilian and Italian Brazilian influences, with folk events comparable to festivals in Blumenau and culinary traditions featuring regional dishes akin to those in Rio Grande do Sul. Key attractions include scenic lookouts, trails in the Serra Geral and natural sites around Morro da Igreja and Cascata do Avencal (similar to falls promoted in tourism circuits like Iguaçu Falls on a different scale). Birdwatching, hiking and mountaineering connect to broader networks of ecotourism operating out of hubs such as São Joaquim and regional operators. Local cultural institutions coordinate with museums and cultural centers in Lages and Florianópolis.
Road access is primarily via state highways linking Urubici to BR-101 corridors and regional routes to Lages and São Joaquim. Public transport services connect to intercity bus terminals in Florianópolis and Curitiba, while nearest airports include Hercílio Luz International Airport and Afonso Pena International Airport for commercial flights. Utilities and telecommunications are integrated with state providers headquartered in Florianópolis and regional energy distribution is part of the grid managed in coordination with Cemig-style companies active in southern Brazil.
Municipal administration follows the statutory model prescribed by the Constitution of Brazil with a mayoral executive and municipal council similar to other municipalities in Santa Catarina such as Lages and São Joaquim. It participates in intermunicipal consortia and regional planning initiatives tied to the Ministry of Regional Development and state secretariats based in Florianópolis. Local policies coordinate with state agencies on environmental conservation of Araucaria angustifolia remnants and tourism promotion aligning with the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism programs.
Category:Municipalities in Santa Catarina