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nameJoinville
official_nameMunicipality of Joinville
settlement_typeMunicipality
image_skyline{{multiple image
image1PanoramicaJoinvilleCentro.jpg
image2Holz Hotel, Joinville, Santa Catarina (2003).jpg
image3Estacao de ferro.jpg
image4Palácio dos Príncipes de Joinville 074.JPG
image5Palácio dos Príncipes de Joinville frontal.jpg
image_captionFrom the top, clockwise: skyline of downtown Joinville, Memory Station, the National Museum of Immigration and Colonization, Rua das Palmeiras, and Holz Hotel
image_flagBandeira de Joinville.svg
image_shieldBrasão de Joinville.svg
nicknamesCity of Princes, City of Flowers, Brazilian Manchester
mottoMea Autem Brasiliæ Magnitudo
"My greatness is identical to that of Brazil"
image_mapSantaCatarina Municip Joinville.svg
mapsize250px
map_captionLocation of Joinville
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameBrazil
subdivision_type1Region
subdivision_type2State
subdivision_type3Mesoregion
subdivision_type4Microregion
subdivision_name1South
subdivision_name2Santa Catarina
subdivision_name3Norte Catarinense
subdivision_name4Joinville
established_titleFounded
established_date9 March 1851
named_forFrançois d'Orléans, Prince of Joinville
leader_titleMayor
leader_nameAdriano Silva (2021–2028)
leader_partyNOVO
leader_name1Lucas Eduardo Maia
area_total_km21131
elevation_m4
population_total664,500
population_as_of2025
population_density_km2auto
postal_code_typePostal Code
postal_code89200-000
area_code+55 47
website
timezoneUTC-3
utc_offset-3
blank_nameHDI (2010)
blank_info0.809 – very high{{Cite web
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::callout[type=note] the city in Brazil ::

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Joinville () is the largest city in Santa Catarina, in southern Brazil. It is the third largest municipality in the southern region of Brazil, after the much larger state capitals of Curitiba and Porto Alegre. Joinville is also a major industrial, financial and commerce center.

The city has a very high human development index (0.809) among Brazilian municipalities, being 21st nationally, and has one of the highest standards of living in Latin America. One study pointed to Joinville as the second best city to live in Brazil.

In 2020, the population of Joinville was estimated at 597,658 people, many of whom are of Portuguese, Polish, Austrian, German, Swiss, Czech, and Italian descent. The metropolitan area is home to 1,340,997 residents according to the 2010 census by IBGE, making it the most populous metropolitan region of the state of Santa Catarina.

Owing to urban development and relatively good infrastructure, Joinville has become a major center for events and business conferences. The city is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Joinville.

History

::quote Republic of Brazil]] 1889–present ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cc/Colônia_Dona_Francisca_(1866).jpg" caption="''Dona Francisca'' (1886). German colony in Joinville during the reign of Emperor [[Pedro II of Brazil]]"] ::

The area surrounding Joinville had been inhabited by the Guarani people for approximately 7,000 years.

From 1851 to 1888, the city of Joinville received 17,000 German immigrants.

Founding

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a5/Fachwerkhaus_joinville.jpg" caption="The half-timbered house is an inheritance of the Germanic colonization."] ::

The city of Joinville was founded by German, Norwegian, Swiss settlers on 9 March 1851. Immigrants from Norway made up a group of men with several professional qualifications, including carpenters, masons, bakers, agriculturalists, and even a veterinarian and physician. Many of the first Norwegian settlers became ill by dysentery, typhoid, and other illnesses. In the first letter home, dated to July 1851, the author explained that "only" four Norwegians were dead so far: Simon Hansen of Helgeland, Lars C. Steensem of Ytterøy, Hans Petter Luttersen of Horten, and Martin Nordby of Larvik. Between 1851 and 1852, 41 Norwegians left Joinville and seven died.

A monument was erected by Rio Cachoeira in the city centre in 2001, in honor of the Norwegian, Swiss, and German settlers.

Geography

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/João_Ervilha_.jpg" caption="A storm over Joinville"] ::

Joinville is located in the northeast of the state of Santa Catarina, close to the Atlantic coast, and is crossed by the river Cachoeira. It is not far from the border with the state of Paraná and its capital, Curitiba. The city is surrounded by the municipalities of Garuva, São Francisco do Sul, Araquari, Guaramirim, Schroeder, Jaraguá do Sul and Campo Alegre (this one in the microregion of ).

The city contains a port on , which leads to the Atlantic Ocean and provides an important route for exporting manufactured products. In 2006–07 there were public discussions about creating a Baía da Babitonga Wildlife Reserve to manage the mangroves, fishery and aquaculture in the bay. This was defeated by politicians and businesspeople who were concerned about the impact on planned projects including a port expansion.

Climate

Joinville has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa in the Köppen climate classification data). In some rare cases, Joinville gets hit by South Atlantic cyclones, the most notable being Cyclone Catarina in 2004. Although Joinville lies outside the tropic zone, because of its low altitude and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, it sees relatively little temperature variation throughout the year, with every month seeing average highs above 20 C.

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Neighbourhoods

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/Joinville_city_view.jpg" caption="Joinville suburbs view."] ::

Culture

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/Entrada_de_Joinville.jpg" caption="Germanic-style buildings at the city main entrance."] ::

Joinville is the host city of the Festival de Dança de Joinville (Joinville Dance Festival) which is the world's largest dance event, held every year during the month of July. Joinville is the only city outside of Moscow to have a school of the Bolshoi Ballet, the renowned Russian Ballet Company. The city is home to a Catholic bishop, several Lutheran churches (one of the largest communities in Brazil), a Botanical Garden and a Zoo. Parks, and several beaches are less than an hour's drive away from the city. Joinville is also home to several museums including the "MUBI" bicycle museum.

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/96/Museu_Nacional_de_Imigração_e_Colonização_-_fundos_da_casa.jpg" caption="The National Museum of Immigration and Colonization."] ::

Demographics

European Brazilians compose most of the city's population, tracing their origins mostly from Southern and Central Europe. A minority of the population (23.6%) are Black or Pardo (Brown-colored multiracials).

::data[format=table]

Race/Skin colorPercentageNumber
White76.0%468,401
Mixed19.5%120,284
Black4.1%25,532
Asian0.3%1,599
Amerindian0.1%463
::

*Source: 2022 census. *

Religion

::data[format=table]

ReligionPercentageNumber
Roman Catholics73.26%314,729
Protestants22.49%96,632
No religion2.01%8,656
::

*Source: IBGE 2000. *

Education

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4b/Biblioteca_Rolf_Colin_(Joinville,_Brasil).jpg" caption="Rolf Colin public library."] ::

English and Spanish are part of the official high school curriculum. As most of Joinville's inhabitants are of German ancestry, the German language is also taught in some schools.

Colleges and universities

State and Federal

Transportation

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/Aeroporto_de_Joinville_1.JPG" caption="Joinville Airport]]."] ::

Domestic airport

Joinville-Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport (IATA code: JOI) is a minor airport in southern Brazil and serves only domestic flights. It is 13 km from downtown.

Buses

The city is served by Harold Nielson Bus Station.

Football

Notable people

References

References

  1. "- Bela Santa Catarina - Portal de turismo e negócios".
  2. "Joinville é a 2ª melhor cidade do Brasil para se viver, aponta pesquisa". A Notícia.
  3. [http://www.radarsul.com.br/joinville/historia.asp (( Radar Sul )) História da Cidade de Joinville - Santa Catatina - SC - Brasil] {{webarchive. link. (2008-04-10)
  4. Lund, Fredrik Larsen (2017). ''Norske utposter''. Vega forlag. Page 158. {{ISBN. 978-82-8211-537-7.
  5. Sæther, Steinar A. (2015). ''Expectations Unfulfilled: Norwegian Migrants in Latin America, 1820-1940''. BRILL. Page 57. {{ISBN. 9789004307391.
  6. (23 June 1998). "Et norsk strandhugg i Brasil".
  7. Sæther, Steinar A. (2015). ''Expectations Unfulfilled: Norwegian Migrants in Latin America, 1820-1940''. BRILL. Page 61. {{ISBN. 9789004307391.
  8. Lund, Fredrik Larsen (2017). ''Norske utposter''. Vega forlag. Page 185. {{ISBN. 978-82-8211-537-7.
  9. Lund, Fredrik Larsen (2017). ''Norske utposter''. Vega forlag. Page 201. {{ISBN. 978-82-8211-537-7.
  10. Sergio Silva. (2006). "PROPOSTA DE MOÇÃO".
  11. Sandra Tavares. (18 September 2007). "Instituto Chico Mendes e Ibama realizam Consulta Pública para a criação da primeira Reserva de Fauna do País, na baía da Babitonga-SC". [[ICMBio]].
  12. Gert Roland Fischer. (22 June 2012). "UC – unidade de conservação de fauna". Ecologia em Ação.
  13. [http://www.festivaldedanca.com.br/site/br/historico.asp 26º Festival de Dança de Joinville] {{webarchive. link. (2008-04-10)
  14. "CELST - Congregação Evangelica Luterana do Brasil Santissima Trindade".
  15. [http://www.museudabicicleta.com.br/ MUBI - O Museu da Bicicleta de Joinville (in Portuguese)] {{webarchive. link. (2009-05-10)
  16. "Censo 2022 - Panorama".
  17. [http://www.sidra.ibge.gov.br/bda/tabela/listabl.asp?z=cd&o=7&i=P&c=2094 Sistema IBGE de Recuperação Automática - SIDRA]
  18. "- Bela Santa Catarina - Portal de turismo e negócios".

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