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'''Brusque''' is a city of 102,280 inhabitants in [[Santa Catarina (state)|Santa Catarina]], [[Brazil]]. It was founded in 1860, by 55 German immigrants. The majority of the population are German immigrants but also include Italians and Poles. |
'''Brusque''' is a city of 102,280 inhabitants in [[Santa Catarina (state)|Santa Catarina]], [[Brazil]]. It was founded in 1860, by 55 German immigrants. The majority of the population are German immigrants but also include Italians and Poles. |
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== Neighborhoods == |
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*Águas Claras |
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*Azambuja |
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*Bateas |
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*Cedrinho |
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*Cedro Alto |
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*Cedro Grande |
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*Centro I |
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*Centro II |
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*Cerâmica Reis |
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*Cristalina |
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*Dom Joaquim |
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*Guarani |
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*Jardim Maluche |
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*Limeira |
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*Limeira Baixa |
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*Limoeiro |
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*Nova Brasília |
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*Nova Itália |
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*Poço Fundo |
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*Ponta Russa |
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*Paquetá |
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*Primeiro de Maio |
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*Ribeirão do Mafra |
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*Rio Branco |
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*Santa Luzia |
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*Santa Rita |
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*Santa Terezinha |
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*São Luiz |
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*São Pedro |
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*Souza Cruz |
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*Steffen |
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*Tomaz Coelho |
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*Zantão |
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== Sports == |
== Sports == |
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The official [[Association football|football]] team is [[Brusque Futebol Clube]], founded on October 12, 1987.<ref name="arquivodeclubes">{{cite web | title = Brusque Futebol Clube | url=http://www.arquivodeclubes.com/sc/brusque.htm | accessdate = 2008-12-07| language=Portuguese | publisher=Arquivo de Clubes }}</ref> |
The official [[Association football|football]] team is [[Brusque Futebol Clube]], founded on October 12, 1987.<ref name="arquivodeclubes">{{cite web | title = Brusque Futebol Clube | url=http://www.arquivodeclubes.com/sc/brusque.htm | accessdate = 2008-12-07| language=Portuguese | publisher=Arquivo de Clubes }}</ref> |
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Brusque has a strong women's volleyball team |
Brusque has a strong women's volleyball team in the [[Superliga Brasileira de Voleibol|Brazilian Super League]]. |
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== Curiosities == |
== Curiosities == |
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- The city is a pioneer in the invention of the voting machine, and the first polling station to use it was also in Brusque (1988). |
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- First Latin American city to have public computers (1995) |
- First Latin American city to have public computers (1995). |
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- Headquarters of the first spinning industry of Santa Catarina (1892 - Textile Factory Renaux). |
- Headquarters of the first spinning industry of Santa Catarina (1892 - Textile Factory Renaux). |
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== Notable natives == |
== Notable natives == |
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*[[Murilo Fischer]] - Professional [[Road bicycle racing|road bicycle racer]] |
*[[Murilo Fischer]] - Professional [[Road bicycle racing|road bicycle racer]] |
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*[[Ederson Tormena]] - Footballer |
*[[Ederson Tormena]] - Footballer |
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Bruno Moritz - Musician |
*Bruno Moritz - Musician |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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Revision as of 05:02, 18 February 2015
Brusque | |
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 Flag  Seal | |
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| Country |  Brazil |
| Region | South |
| State |  Santa Catarina |
| Founded | August 4, 1860 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Paulo Eccel (PT) |
| Area | |
• Total | 283,445 km2 (? sq mi) |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Population (2009) | |
• Total | 102.280 |
| • Density | 3,608/km2 (9,340/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (BRT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2 (BRST) |
| Postal Code | 88350-000 |
| Area code | 47 |
| HDI (2000) | 0.842 – High |
Brusque is a city of 102,280 inhabitants in Santa Catarina, Brazil. It was founded in 1860, by 55 German immigrants. The majority of the population are German immigrants but also include Italians and Poles.
Neighborhoods
- Águas Claras
- Azambuja
- Bateas
- Cedrinho
- Cedro Alto
- Cedro Grande
- Centro I
- Centro II
- Cerâmica Reis
- Cristalina
- Dom Joaquim
- Guarani
- Jardim Maluche
- Limeira
- Limeira Baixa
- Limoeiro
- Nova Brasília
- Nova Itália
- Poço Fundo
- Ponta Russa
- Paquetá
- Primeiro de Maio
- Ribeirão do Mafra
- Rio Branco
- Santa Luzia
- Santa Rita
- Santa Terezinha
- São Luiz
- São Pedro
- Souza Cruz
- Steffen
- Tomaz Coelho
- Zantão
Sports
The official football team is Brusque Futebol Clube, founded on October 12, 1987.[1]
Brusque has a strong women's volleyball team in the Brazilian Super League.
Curiosities
- The city is a pioneer in the invention of the voting machine, and the first polling station to use it was also in Brusque (1988).
- First Latin American city to have public computers (1995).
- Headquarters of the first spinning industry of Santa Catarina (1892 - Textile Factory Renaux).
- Headquarters of the only English colony of Santa Catarina (1867).
- The only city in Brazil to use chlorine dioxide to treat water consumed by the population.
Notable natives
- Murilo Fischer - Professional road bicycle racer
- Ederson Tormena - Footballer
- Bruno Moritz - Musician
External links
References
- ^ "Brusque Futebol Clube" (in Portuguese). Arquivo de Clubes. Retrieved 2008-12-07.
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