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Name: Itapuã da Lagoa Light  

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Nearest Town or City:
Itapuã, , Brazil

Location: Northern end of Lagoa dos Patos, southern Brazil.

Managing Organization:
Parque Estadual de Itapuã

Website: http://www.bemtevibrasil.com.br/itapua.htm

Notes:
This lighthouse is within the Parque Estadual de Itapuã; it was restored in 2002.

Tower Height: 43

Height of Focal Plane: 56

Characteristic and Range: White flash every 6 seconds.

Description of Tower: White, octagonal brick tower on keeper's dwelling; lantern roof and gallery railing are red.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1860

Date Present Tower Built: 1860

Current Use: Active aid to navigation, education center.

Open To Public? Yes.

Directions:
The lighthouse is included in tours from Itapuã on weekends; see www.faroldeitapua.com.br