Palhoça
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Palhoça is a municipality situated in eastern Santa Catarina, Brazil, near Florianópolis. Founded in 1793, it historically served as a protective route for the state capital. The city's name originates from the prevalence of straw-roofed houses among its initial inhabitants.
Statistics
Area
394.66 km²
Population
168,259