Jacarezinho, Paraná

Jacarezinho

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Jacarezinho

Location in Brazil

Coordinates: 23°09′39″S 49°58′08″W / 23.16083°S 49.96889°WCoordinates: 23°09′39″S 49°58′08″W / 23.16083°S 49.96889°W
Country Brazil
State Paraná
Government
  Mayor Dr. Sérgio Faria (DEM)
Area
  Total 602 km2 (232 sq mi)
Elevation 435 m (1,427 ft)
Population (2010)
  Total 39,093
  Density 64,88/km2 (16,800/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-3 (UTC-3)
  Summer (DST) UTC-2 (UTC-2)
Website Jacarezinho Official Site

Jacarezinho is a town with around 40,000 inhabitants, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It is situated at 23°9′38″S 49°58′10″W / 23.16056°S 49.96944°W near the Jacaré River and it is a major center for the region. Its economy is made up of 34% industries, 55% services (education plays a big part), 11% agriculture (sugar cane, coffee and cattle). The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jacarezinho.