Paranaguá

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Paranaguá is a city in the state of Paraná in Brazil. Founded around 1600, it is Paraná's oldest city. Its population was 144,797 as of January 2005.

It is known for its excellent port facilities, being the sea port for Curitiba, the capital of Paraná state.

Location: 25.7°S and 48.7°W

HDI(2000): 0.782

[edit] Climate

Although Paranaguá is situated in the south part of Brazil, where temperatures are cooler, it is known for its extremely hot and humid summers and mild winters.

Summer

Paranaguá is probably Paraná's hottest city in the summer. Temperatures slightly above 40°C (104°F) happen almost every day in January.

Winter

The coolest month of the year is September, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C*.

  • It should noted that these temperatures were measured in this year's winter, which was characterized by a hot and dry air mass over the state of Paraná that made it difficult for cold fronts to naturally develop in the region. Having said that, temperatures were well above average in the winter of 2006.

[edit] Sports

Rio Branco Sport Club is the city's football club. In 2006, the club disputed the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. Estádio da Estradinha os the city's stadium.


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