Lages

Lages is a city of the Santa Catarina state, in Brazil. The biggest city in Santa Catarina is Joinville.

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Flag of Lages
Official seal of Lages
 
Location in the state of Santa Catarina and Brazil
Location in the state of Santa Catarina and Brazil
Coordinates: Coordinates: 27°48′57″S 50°19′33″W / 27.81583°S 50.32583°W / -27.81583; -50.32583
CountryBrazil
RegionSouth
StateSanta Catarina
FoundedNovember 22 1776
Government
 • MayorRenato Nunes de Oliveira
Area
 • Total2.644.313 km2 (1.02 sq mi)
Elevation
916 m (3,005 ft)
Population
 (2006)[1]
 • Total159,604
 • Density63.7/km2 (165/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (UTC-3)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-2 (UTC-2)
WebsiteLages City Hall

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