Paranaguá
Paranaguá (Tupi, 'Great Round Sea') is a city in the state of Paraná in Brazil. Founded in 1648, it is Paraná's oldest city. It is known for the Port of Paranaguá, which serves as both the sea link for Curitiba, 110 kilometres (68 mi) to the west and the capital of Paraná, and as one of the largest ports of Brazil.
Paranaguá | |
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| Municipality of Paranaguá | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Nickname(s): Berço da civilização paranaense Mãe do Paraná Grande mar redondo | |
Location of Paranaguá in Paraná | |
Paranaguá Location in Brazil Paranaguá Paranaguá (South America) | |
| Coordinates: 25°31′15″S 48°30′34″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | South |
| State | Paraná |
| Founded | July 29, 1648 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marcelo Elias Roque (PODE) (2021 – 2024) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 826.674 km2 (319.181 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2020 ) | |
| • Total | 156,174 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Parnanguara |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−2 (BRST) |
| HDI (2010) | 0.750 – high |
As of 2020, the city has an estimated population of 156,174 and a population density of 169.92 persons per km², making it the tenth most populated city in the state of Paraná. The total area of the city is 826.674 km2 (319.18 sq mi).
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