Laguna

Brazil / Santa Catarina / Laguna /
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Laguna is a Brazilian city located in the southern state of Santa Catarina, 120 kilometers south of the state's capital, Florianópolis, and north east of Porto Alegre. Its coordinates are 28.48/28°28'57" S and the longitude is 48.779/48°46'51" W. In 2004, the population was 48,956 and the area was 445.24 km². Elevation is 2 m. Laguna is linked with the BR-101 coastal highway as well as a superhighway.

One of the oldest cities in the brazilian state of Santa Catarina. It was founded in the 18th century, under the denomination of Santo Antônio dos Anjos. Its modern name came from the lagoons that round the town. In the past it was a much important port, but nowadays its economy is based in fishery and summer tourism.
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Coordinates:   28°28'37"S   48°49'36"W
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