São José, Santa Catarina

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map_caption = Location of São José
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subdivision_type2 = State
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subdivision_name1 = South
subdivision_name2 = flagicon|Santa Catarina Santa Catarina
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Fernando Melquíades Elias
leader_party = PSDB
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established_title = Founded
established_date = March 1, 1833
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population_total = 196887
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timezone = UTC-3
utc_offset = -3
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latd=27 |latm=36 |lats=54 |latNS=S
longd=48 |longm=37 |longs=40 |longEW=W
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website = [http://www.pmsj.sc.gov.br www.pmsj.sc.gov.br]

São José is a city in Santa Catarina, Brazil. It is a suburb located approximately eight kilometers from Florianópolis, the state capital. It encircles the continental section of Florianópolis.

São José has some industries such as telecommunication equipment, textiles, and food processing.

The main district of São José are Kobrasol, Campinas & Historic Centre.

São José is the 36th HDI Ranked city in Brazil.

It also has a relatively rich district called Bosque das Mansões, where lives the rich portion of the local population.

The major BR-101 highway passes through São José, making the city a gateway to Florianópolis. This highway kills many people every year due to its lack of repairing.