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Lagoa dos Gatos was officially recognised as a populational gathering in 1832 and became a village in 1839. In 1928 it was renamed Frei Caneca, until 1938, when it reverted to its original name. Local legends state that the name, which literally means "Cat's Lagoon", was used by its first explorers after sighting a few margays at a small lagoon.