# Longevity milestones in Portugal and Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/longevity-milestones-in-portugal-and-brazil
> Updated: 2026-09-16T11:56:31.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Reports document the lives and recognition of notable elderly individuals in Portugal and Brazil.

In Portugal, Maria da Conceição, recognized as the country’s oldest person, died at the age of 113. A resident of the Algarve region for her entire life, she was known locally as ‘Rainha’ or ‘tia-menina’.

In Brazil, Maria Hermogênea dos Santos, aged 109, has been recognized by the institute LongeviQuest as the oldest resident of the state of Santa Catarina. Her recognition follows the death of Tomásia Machado de Bitencourt in June 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Maria Hermogênea dos Santos recognized as Santa Catarina's oldest resident

Maria Hermogênea dos Santos, 109, has been recognized by LongeviQuest as the oldest person in Santa Catarina, Brazil, following the passing of the previous record holder.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maria-hermognea-dos-santos-recognized-as-santa-catarinas-oldest-resident

### 2026-08-23: Maria da Conceição, Portugal's oldest person, dies at 113

Maria da Conceição, Portugal's oldest resident, has died in São Brás de Alportel at the age of 113.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maria-da-conceio-portugals-oldest-person-dies-at-113

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