ABOUT THE CITY
Florianópolis - or simply "Floripa"
The Magic Island!
Area
674,844km² [2022]
Population
537.211people [2022]
Demographic density
796,05inhab/km² [2022]
Schooling 6 to 14 years old
98,4% [2010]
MHDI Municipal human development index
0,847 [2010] 3rd highest in Brazil
Infant Mortality
7,73deaths per 1,000 live births [2022]
GDP per capita
45.602,98R$ [2021]
CULTURE & INNOVATION
FLORIANÓPOLIS WAS RECOGNIZED AS A GASTRONOMIC CREATIVE CITY BY UNESCO IN 2014
The local “Manezinho Taste” is based on its typical dishes with seafood, especially oyster, an abundant delicacy.
THE MAGIC ISLAND AND THE BEAUTY OF ITS 42 PARADISIAC BEACHES
Florianópolis is famous worldwide for its natural enchantments. The diversity of its beaches makes sure that everyone will be pleased. As an island, tourists and residents can choose between either quiet places or hot spots, with di erent water intensity.
WELL-BEING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Practicing outdoor sports is also very common in Florianópolis, where we may highlight Triathlon. The city is the World Capital of that modality, with world-class events held every year.
FLORIANÓPOLIS HAS THE 2ND BEST INNOVATION RATE IN BRAZIL
SOURCE: ENDEAVOR BRASIL
FLORIANÓPOLIS IS A LEADER IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION IN BRAZIL
SOURCE: ACATE TECH REPORT
FLORIANÓPOLIS HOSTS THE GREATER DENSITY OF STARTUPS IN BRAZIL
Florianópolis City Hall oers an Innovation Fostering Program. This initiative promotes the development of the technology sector, and of emerging companies.
FLORIANÓPOLIS IS IN THE ROUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
According to the ranking of ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association), Florianópolis is the fourth city hosting more international events in Brazil, only behind São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília.
