Ponte Alta do Norte

Ponte Alta do Norte

Ponte Alta do Norte
Ponte Alta do Norte

Ponte Alta do Norte

Coordinates: 27°09′30″S 50°27′52″W / 27.15833°S 50.46444°W / -27.15833; -50.46444Coordinates: 27°09′30″S 50°27′52″W / 27.15833°S 50.46444°W / -27.15833; -50.46444
Country Brazil Brazil
Region South
State Santa Catarina (state) Santa Catarina
Founded March 30, 1992
Government
 • Mayor Laertes Antônio Borella
Area
 • Total 400.972 km2 (154.816 sq mi)
Elevation 962 m (3,156 ft)
Population (2006)
 • Total 3,668
 • Density 9.1/km2 (24/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-3 (UTC-3)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-2 (UTC-2)
HDI (2000) 0.752
Website www.pmpan.sc.gov.br

Ponte Alta do Norte is a city in Santa Catarina, in the Southern Region of Brazil.

On 16 May 2016, a rare tornado hit the city, killing 3 people and injuring 21 others, while over 100 homes were destroyed or damaged. 95% of Ponte Alta do Norte was left without power.[1]

References

  1. ↑ http://osoldiario.clicrbs.com.br/sc/noticia/2016/05/cerca-de-95-das-casas-de-ponte-alta-do-norte-no-planalto-serrano-de-santa-catarina-estao-sem-luz-5802410.html
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