Chapecó

Chapecó
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Chapecó is a major city in the western area of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, located 630 km west of Florianópolis, the capital of the state.

As of 2008, it has a population of around 175.000 inhabitants. The city itself has an area of 625 km².

The city was founded by Italian immigrants on August 25, 1917. Most people are descendants of Italian, German and Polish immigrants.

The city has a relatively high standard of living, with an HDI of ~0.885. The rate of illiteracy is approximately 7%.

The city has a large agro-industrial complex and is home to one of the biggest meat processing plants in South America. The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chapecó.

The city is served by Serafin Enoss Bertaso Airport.

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Coordinates: 27°05′45″S 52°37′04″W / 27.09583°S 52.61778°W / -27.09583; -52.61778


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