Ponte Alta do Norte

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

Ponte Alta do Norte
Flag of Ponte Alta do Norte
Official seal of Ponte Alta do Norte
Ponte Alta do Norte
Ponte Alta do Norte
Ponte Alta do Norte is located in Brazil
Ponte Alta do Norte
Ponte Alta do Norte
Coordinates: 27°09′30″S 50°27′52″W
CountryBrazil Brazil
RegionSouth
StateSanta Catarina (state) Santa Catarina
FoundedMarch 30, 1992
Government
 • MayorLaertes Antônio Borella
Area
 • Total400.972 km2 (154.816 sq mi)
Elevation
962 m (3,156 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total3,420
 • Density9.1/km2 (24/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (UTC-3)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-2 (UTC-2)
HDI (2000)0.752
Websitewww.pmpan.sc.gov.br

On 16 May 2016, a rare tornado hit the city, killing three people and injuring 21 others, while over 100 homes were destroyed or damaged. 95% of Ponte Alta do Norte was left without power.[2]

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