Jaraguá do Sul facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jaraguá do Sul
Municipality
Municipality of Jaraguá do Sul
View of the city from Morro da Boa Vista
Flag Seal
Motto(s):  Grandeza pelo Trabalho (Greatness through Work)
Jaraguá do Sul Location in Brazil
Country	Brazil
Region	South
State	Santa Catarina
Founded	July 25, 1876
Area
• Total	532.590 km2 (205.634 sq mi)
Elevation	30 m (100 ft)
Population  (2022)
• Total	182,660
• Density	278.55/km2 (721.4/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-3 (UTC-3)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-2 (UTC-2)
HDI (2010)	0.803 – very high

Jaraguá do Sul is a lively city in the northern part of Santa Catarina, a state in Brazil. It's known for its beautiful nature and busy industries. The city's name means "Lord of the Valley" in an old native language.

A Look Back: Jaraguá do Sul's History

Jaraguá do Sul was started on July 25, 1876. It was founded by Emílio Carlos Jourdan, an engineer and a colonel in the Brazilian Army, along with his family.

The city was first called just Jaraguá. But later, its name was changed to Jaraguá do Sul. This was because there was already another city named Jaraguá in a different state called Goiás.

What's in a Name? The Meaning of Jaraguá

The name Jaraguá comes from a Tupi–Guarani language. In this language, it means "Lord of the Valley."

The local native people gave this name to a special place. It was the name for the Boa Vista Hill (Morro da Boa Vista) in the city.

Exploring Jaraguá do Sul's Geography

Jaraguá do Sul is located in a beautiful area. It shares its borders with several other cities. To the north, it borders Campo Alegre and São Bento do Sul.

To the south, you'll find Blumenau, Massaranduba, Pomerode, and Rio dos Cedros. East of the city are Guaramirim, Joinville, and Schroeder. Finally, to the west, it borders Corupá.

Rivers Flowing Through the City

The Itapocu River is very important to Jaraguá do Sul. It flows right through the city.

The main rivers that join the Itapocu River are the Jaraguá River and the Itapocuzinho River.

Jaraguá do Sul's Climate and Weather

The weather in Jaraguá do Sul is considered temperate. This means it has mild temperatures. The average temperature each year is about 21 °C (70 °F).

In summer, temperatures often go above 35 °C (95 °F). Sometimes, they can even reach 40 °C (104 °F) on very hot days.

Winter is usually cool for Brazil. The average lowest temperature is around 12 °C (54 °F) in June and July. Light Frost often happens almost every winter morning.

Temperatures rarely drop to zero degrees Celsius (32 °F). The last time this happened was on July 14, 2000. The coldest temperature ever recorded was −2 °C (28 °F) on July 19, 1975. The hottest day ever was January 3, 1973, when it reached 42.5 °C (108.5 °F).

Sports and Fun in Jaraguá do Sul

Jaraguá do Sul is a city that loves sports! It has a famous futsal team and has hosted big sports events.

Futsal: A Winning Team

Malwee/Jaraguá, also known as Associação Desportiva Jaraguá, is a very successful futsal club. Futsal is like soccer, but played indoors on a smaller court. This team has won the national league, called Liga Futsal, two times!

In 2007, the city's main sports building, called Arena Jaraguá, hosted the final games of the Grand Prix de Futsal. This arena is a big place for sports events.

UFC Fights in the Arena

The Arena Jaraguá has also hosted two big Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events. These are mixed martial arts competitions. The events were UFC on FX 8 in 2013 and UFC Fight Night 36 in 2014.

Soccer Stars from Jaraguá do Sul

The city also has its own football (soccer) club, called Grêmio Esportivo Juventus.

Some famous soccer players were born here. One is Eduardo Roberto Stinghen, who was a goalkeeper nicknamed Ado. He was born in 1946. Another famous player is Filipe Luís, who used to play for a big team called Flamengo.

Jaraguá do Sul's Thriving Industry

The economy of Jaraguá do Sul is mostly based on two main types of businesses: making metal products (metallurgy) and making clothes (clothing industries).

This city is where many well-known companies started. Some of these companies are now famous around the world!

• WEG: This company makes electric motors and industrial electronics.
• Marisol: A company known for its clothing.
• Duas Rodas: This company makes food seasonings.
• Malwee: Another popular clothing company.
• Menegotti: They make equipment for construction.

Jaraguá do Sul is the 7th largest economy in the state of Santa Catarina. This means it's a very important city for business and jobs.

FEMUSC: A Festival of Music

Jaraguá do Sul is home to a special event called the Festival de Música de Santa Catarina (FEMUSC). This means "Santa Catarina Music Festival." It was created by Alex Klein.

The festival happens every year in late January. It brings together students and teachers from all over the world. During FEMUSC, there are many musical performances, including recitals by teachers and students, and concerts by orchestras and bands. People can also take lessons and masterclasses to improve their music skills.

Schützenfest: A Traditional Celebration

The Schützenfest is a traditional festival that happens every year in Jaraguá do Sul. It's also known in Brazil as Festa dos Atiradores, which means "Shooters' Festival." This festival has been celebrated since 1988.

It's one of many popular festivals held in October in the state of Santa Catarina. These festivals celebrate the German people who settled in the region a long time ago.

People and Cultures: Jaraguá do Sul's Demographics

Jaraguá do Sul is a city with a rich mix of people and cultures.

Different Ethnic Groups

The very first people to live in this area were the indigenous people. These included the Xokleng and the Kaingang tribes.

Later, many different groups of people came to live in the city. These immigrants included Germans, Hungarians, Italians, and Poles. There were also African people who were brought to the city as slaves.

A study in 2002 by the City Hall found that about 45% of the people in Jaraguá do Sul have German ancestors. Other large groups included Italians (25%), Poles (6%), and Hungarians (3%). The remaining 21% had other family backgrounds.

How Jaraguá do Sul's Population Grew

The city's population has grown a lot over the years. Here's a look at how many people lived in Jaraguá do Sul at different times:

Notable People from Jaraguá do Sul

Some famous people who were born or lived in Jaraguá do Sul include:

• Filipe Luís: A well-known football (soccer) player.
• Taila Santos: A talented mixed martial artist.
• Venerable Aloísio Sebastião Boeing: A respected religious figure.

See also

In Spanish: Jaraguá do Sul para niños