Mafra, Santa Catarina
Mafra | |
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Municipality | |
| The Municipality of Mafra | |
| Parcial air view of Mafra. Parcial air view of Mafra. | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Motto: Pérola do Planalto | |
 Location in the State of Santa Catarina | |
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| Country |  Brazil |
| Region | South |
| State |  Santa Catarina |
| Founded | September 8, 1917 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | João Alfredo Herbst (PMDB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,404.206 km2 (872.533 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 793 m (2,601.7 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 51,014 |
| • Density | 36.32/km2 (58.47/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2 (UTC-2) |
| HDI (2000) | 0.788 |
| Website | Mafra, Santa Catarina |
Mafra is a city located in the northern border of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. This city borders to the state of Paraná and its urban area is attached to the urban area of its interstate neighbour, Rio Negro. This city's population is composed primarily of descentants of European immigrants, especially from Germany and Poland. This city is also known for its honey, which is said to have excellent quality.
26°07′S 49°48′W / 26.117°S 49.800°W
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| Canoinhas | |
| Joinville | |
| São Bento do Sul | |
