This is the telephone area code (DDD) for Tubarao and surrounding areas in the southern region of Santa Catarina, Brazil.
How to Call Tubarao from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 55 (Brazil country code)
- Dial the area code (48)
- Dial the local phone number (8 digits for landlines, 9 digits for mobiles)
Example: Calling Tubarao from Canada
011 55 48 2222 5555
Where:
011 = USA/Canada exit code
55 = Brazil country code
48 = Tubarao area code
2222 5555 = Local phone number
Quick Facts
About Tubarao
Tubarao is an important industrial city in southern Santa Catarina, Brazil, known for its coal industry, thermoelectric power generation, and port facilities.
Population
Approx. 107,129 (2024)
12th most populous in SC
Founded
May 27, 1870
Demonym
Tubaronense
Major Industry
Coal mining & energy
Key Feature
Porto de Tubarao (major coal port)
Geography
Located on Tubarao River
Other Cities with Area Code 48
The 48 area code covers several cities in southern Santa Catarina, including the capital region:
Florianópolis
State capital
Criciúma
Coal region center
Palhoça
Metropolitan area
São José
Metropolitan area
Biguaçu
Industrial city
Laguna
Coastal city
Common Exit Codes for Calling Brazil
When calling Tubarao from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States & Canada
011
United Kingdom & EU
00
Australia
0011
China
00
Paraguay
002
Bolivia
00