Joinville is the third largest municipality in the southern region of Brazil, after the much larger state capitals of Curitiba and Porto Alegre.
Joinville is also a major industrial, financial and commerce center in Southern Brazil.
In 2013, its population reached approximately 547,000 people, many of whom are of German descent. Joinville's metropolitan area is home to 1,212,997 residents according to the 2010 census by IBGE.
Owing to urban development and relatively good infrastructure, Joinville has become a major center for events and business conferences. The city has one of the highest standards of living in Latin America.
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This article is about the city in Brazil. For other uses, see Joinville
| Country |  Brazil |
|---|---|
| Region | South |
| State | Santa Catarina |
| Mesoregion | Norte Catarinense |
| Microregion | Joinville |
| Founded | March 9, 1851 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Udo Döhler (PMDB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,130.878 km2(436.634 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 547,000 |
| • Density | 484/km2 (1,250/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2 (UTC-2) |
| Postal Code | 89200-000 |
| Area code(s) | +55 47 |
| Website | Official website |
