Lages
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Lages is a Brazilian municipality situated in the central part of Santa Catarina state, within the Planalto Serrano region. Historically, it served as a crucial stop for horse riders traveling between São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul, facilitating cattle trade. The city gained prominence in the 17th century with European settlement and became a city in 1860.
Statistics
Area
2,644.31 km²
Population
164,981