Navegantes (, ''Seafarers'') is a coastal and tourist city located in
Santa Catarina state,
southern Brazil
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. The population is 83,626 (2020 est.) in an area of 112.0 km².
Ministro Victor Konder International Airport serves the popular beach resort of
Balneário Camboriú, and other cities including
Itajaí and
Blumenau.
Economy: The main activity is fishing industry and ship building. A private port was built in 2007, served by 4 berths (approx. 900m straight) and focused on refrigerated container cargo, due to Santa Catarina State have the biggest meat industry in
Brazil
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. As of 2012, there were 6 cranes, and plans for expansion of the quay.
References
Populated coastal places in Santa Catarina (state)
Municipalities in Santa Catarina (state)
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