Brusque, Santa Catarina
Brusque is a city in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. It was founded in 1860, by 55 German immigrants.
Brusque | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Brusque | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: Tissue City | |
Location in Santa Catarina | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | South |
| State | Santa Catarina |
| Founded | August 4, 1860 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ari Vequi (MDB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 284.749 km2 (109.942 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 137,689 |
| • Density | 480/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (BRT) |
| Postal Code | 88350-000 |
| Area code | + 55 (47) |
| HDI (2010) | 0.795 – high |
| Website | brusque |
The city was originally called Colônia Itajahy, but on 17 January 1890 it was renamed Brusque after former Santa Catarina province president Francisco Carlos de Araújo Brusque.
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