Paranavaí

Paranavaí is a city in southern Brazil that was founded on December 14, 1952. Paranavaí is located in a rich Northwest part of the state of Paraná and has a population of 105,470 (IBGE, 2015). It constitutes a medium regional centre, where its main activities include commerce, services, and agro-industries (cassava flour, chicken, orange). In addition, Paranavaí has some higher education institutions, which include the State College of Education, Science and Letters (FAFIPA-Unespar). Paranavaí is also known for its only professional soccer team, the Atlético Clube Paranavaí - ACP (Paraná State Championship runner-up in 2003 and champion in 2007), and for the Music and Poetry Festival, held every year, which attracts artistic talents from all parts of Brazil.

Paranavaí
Municipality
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Nickname(s):  Capital do Noroeste (The Capital of Northwest)
Paranavaí Location in Brazil
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Founded	December 14, 1952
Government
• Mayor	Rogério Lorenzetti - PMDB (2009–2012)
Area
• Total	1,202,469 km2 (464,276 sq mi)
Elevation	425 m (1,394 ft)
Population  (2015)
• Total	105,470
• Density	67.86/km2 (175.8/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-3

Paranavaí is served by Edu Chaves Airport.