Florianopolis: Santa Catarina Celebrates Transfer of State Capital to Sao Francisco do Sul

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Governor Jorginho Mello celebrated a significant event in the state calendar, marking the transfer of the state capital to Sao Francisco do Sul, the oldest municipality in Santa Catarina and the third oldest in Brazil. The ceremony included the inauguration of projects, announcements, and tributes to the municipality's historical, cultural, and economic heritage. Governor Mello emphasized the importance of development and investments in public safety, education, and energy infrastructure.

Key Takeaways:

  • The state capital of Santa Catarina was transferred to Sao Francisco do Sul, the oldest municipality in the state and the third oldest in Brazil, marking a significant event in the state calendar.
  • Governor Jorginho Mello inaugurated projects and made important announcements for the municipality, including a partnership for the electrical extension project in the northern region of Praia do Ervino, valued at R$12 million.
  • The project will benefit approximately 150 homes and prepare the network to serve more than 100 properties that currently lack electricity.
  • The ceremony also included the symbolic handover of the renovated Sao Francisco do Sul District Police Station, valued at approximately R$624,000.
  • 496 men and women from the Santa Catarina Military Police and Fire Department were promoted, with two officers and 32 enlisted men from the Military Police receiving recognition in Sao Francisco do Sul.
  • Governor Jorginho Mello was awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Sao Francisco do Sul, along with Senator Ivete Appel da Silveira and Vice Admiral Augusto Jose da Silva Fonseca Junior.
  • Sao Francisco do Sul represents the state capital every August 11th, due to Law 15.109 of 2010, authored by then-state representative Jorginho Mello.
  • The municipality preserves a unique cultural identity, strengthened by the arrival of Italian, German, and Polish immigrants in the 19th century.
  • The event was attended by the governor, senator, and vice admiral, highlighting the significance of the occasion.

Statistics:

  • R$12 million: investment in the electrical extension project in the northern region of Praia do Ervino.
  • 150 homes: number of homes that will benefit from the electrical extension project.
  • 100 properties: number of properties that will be prepared to receive electricity as part of the project.
  • R$624,000: value of the renovated Sao Francisco do Sul District Police Station.
  • 496: total number of men and women promoted from the Santa Catarina Military Police and Fire Department.
  • 2 officers and 32 enlisted men: number of Military Police members recognized in Sao Francisco do Sul.
  • August 11th: date of the transfer of the state capital to Sao Francisco do Sul.

Sources:

  • Florianopolis: Brazilian State of Santa Catarina news release: https://estado.sc.gov.br/noticias/em-ato-simbolico-governador-transfere-capital-do-estado-para-sao-francisco-do-sul-e-anuncia-investimentos-para-o-municipio/