Paranaguá
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Paranaguá (Great Sea Round, in Tupi) is a city in the state of Paraná in Brazil. Founded in 1648, it is Paraná's oldest city.
It is known for its excellent port facilities, being the sea port for Curitiba, the capital of Paraná.
Location: 25.6°S and 48.7°W
HDI(2000): 0.782
[edit] Climate
Although Paranaguá is situated in the southern part of Brazil, where temperatures are cooler, it is known for its very sultry summers and relatively mild winters.
Summer
Paranaguá is one of Paraná's hottest cities in the summer. Temperatures above 35°C (95°F), sometimes reaching 40ºC (104ºF), happen quite frequently from January through early March.
Winter
The coolest month of the year is usually July, with average highs of 21-22°C and lows of around 13°C. After the passage of cold waves, temperatures usually dip below 10ºC (50ºF), but very rarely below 5ºC (41ºF).
[edit] Sports
Rio Branco Sport Club is the city football club. In 2006, the club disputed the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. Estádio da Estradinha is the city stadium.
[edit] Sister Cities
Paranaguá is sister cities from:
Coordinates: 25°31′15″S 48°30′34″W / 25.52083°S 48.50944°W
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