Chapecó is a municipality located in the state of Santa Catarina within the Southern Region of Brazil. It belongs to the Meso-region of Western Santa Catarina and serves as the primary hub for the Microregion of Chapecó.
The city is classified as a medium-sized urban center with an estimated population of 282,648 inhabitants. It ranks among the four most important cities in the state of Santa Catarina.
Chapecó functions as a major industrial, financial, and educational center for the region. It is notably recognized as a significant producer of industrialized food products.