Mafra, Santa Catarina

Mafra
Municipality
The Municipality of Mafra
Flag Seal
Motto:  Pérola do Planalto
Location in the State of Santa Catarina
Coordinates: 26°06′39″S 49°48′18″W
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  (2020 )
• Total	56,561
• 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	www.mafra.sc.gov.br

Mafra is a city located at 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 descendants of European immigrants, especially from Germany (including Volga Germans) and Poland. This city is also known for its honey, which is said to have excellent quality.