Timbó is a

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in the

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of Santa Catarina, in the South region of

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. It is located at 26º49'24" south

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and 49º16'18" west

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, at an

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of 68

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s. As of 2022, its population was 46,099 inhabitants. It covers an area of 130.31 km ².

History

German immigrants, led by Frederico Donner, settled at the confluence of the Benedito and Cedros rivers, which originated from the Colony of

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. Italian immigrants also arrived later, and today, each of these two ethnic groups accounts for almost 50% of the population. Most immigrants who arrived in Timbó came from Germany (

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and

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) and from

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( Chiavenna and Trent). Timbó was founded on October 12, 1869, and was elevated to a municipality on March 25, 1934.Translated from the page "Timbó (Santa Catarina)" from the portuguese wikipedia

Touristic Sights

; Azul Hill, original Morro Azul ("Freymund Germer Ecological Park") Located 18 km from the city center, it is the highest point in Timbo, with an altitude of 758 meters. The summit is equipped with a ramp for gliding, a structure for camping and offers a wonderful view. On the way, among winding streets, there are many traditional old houses with beautiful landscapes. ; Botanical Garden ("Franz Damm Exhibition Park") Located in the city center. It has a large green area with lakes, structure for camping, barbecue grills, restaurant and ecological trails. ; Morro Arapongas Viewpoint of the city, 6 kilometers from downtown; most frequented by people who likes adventure and sports, mainly to practice free flight (gliding). ; Benedito River Dam Built in 1880 by German immigrants, is in the center of Timbó. Access is by Oscar Bremer Square, with its century-old fig tree. Approaching it, the environment is calmer, despite being inserted in the urban context. ; Museum of the Music - Hall Hammermeister Musical instruments of five centuries exposed in a ballroom built in the early 20th century. Inaugurated on 19 September 2004, houses a collection of over a thousand pieces, including musical instruments, sheet music, technical drawings, books and accessories. Located on Edmundo Bell Street, Highway SC477, km 5th. ; Museum of the Immigrant The Museum of the Immigrant is located at the Avenue Getúlio Vargas - Downtown. ; House of the Poet Lindolf Bell The House of the Poet Lindolf Bell was inaugurated on December 11, 2003, and aims to present the Museum - which aims to preserve and keep alive the shape, style and the roots of Bell's life - core memory - which is composed of documents and photographs - library - containing books of poetry, poems and short stories whose authorship of Santa Catarina and authors from other parts of Brazil - Square - Art of Grace - The square can be visited any time of day and night. Located between the streets and Quintino Bocaiuva and Botuverá.

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History

Touristic Sights

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