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Meet people in São Carlos, Santa Catarina

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São Carlos at a glance

  • São Carlos has a population of about 10,000.
  • It lies in Santa Catarina.
  • It's about 751 km to São Paulo, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Chapecó, about 38 km away.
  • Close by: Palmitos (16 km), Pinhalzinho (26 km) and Cunha Porã (26 km).

A first date in São Carlos

Everyone in São Carlos knows the local café, which is exactly why it works for a first date: public, easy to find, no pressure. A walk around town can come after.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in São Carlos: questions and answers

Who can I meet near São Carlos?

Within 50 km of São Carlos there are 22 towns and cities — Chapecó, Xaxim and Frederico Westphalen among them — with more than 550,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in São Carlos?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in São Carlos and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around São Carlos real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in São Carlos?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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