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Singles in São José, Santa Catarina

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About São José

  • São José has a population of about 300,000.
  • It lies in Santa Catarina.
  • São Paulo, the largest city in Brazil, is about 494 km away.
  • Close by: Palhoça (5 km), Florianópolis (8 km) and Freguesia do Ribeirao da Ilha (13 km).

A first date in São José

A weekday evening works well in São José: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

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.

Questions about dating in São José

How far around São José can I search?

Within 50 km of São José there are 19 towns and cities — Florianópolis, Palhoça and Biguaçu among them — with more than 1.3 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in São José free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in São José and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near São José real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. 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 José?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Brazil or abroad.

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