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.
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 very frequently in January.
Winter
The coolest month of the year is September, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C
[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.
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