Place in South, Brazil Campos Novos, SC Flag Seal Nickname(s): Granary of Santa Catarina Location of Campos Novos Campos Novos, SC Location of Campos Novos Coordinates: 27°24′07″S 51°13′30″W﻿ / ﻿27.40194°S 51.22500°W﻿ / -27.40194; -51.22500Coordinates: 27°24′07″S 51°13′30″W﻿ / ﻿27.40194°S 51.22500°W﻿ / -27.40194; -51.22500 Country Brazil Region South State Santa Catarina Founded March 30, 1881 Government • Mayor Vilibaldo Erich Schmid (PMDB) • Vice Mayor Jairo Luft (PMDB) Area • Total 1,659.625 km2 (640.785 sq mi) Elevation 946.7 m (3,106.0 ft) Population (2010) • Total 35.210 • Density 17.14/km2 (44.4/sq mi) Time zone UTC-3 (UTC-3) • Summer (DST) UTC-2 (UTC-2) HDI (2000) 0.794 – high Website www.camposnovos.sc.gov.br