Paraná, Entre Ríos facts for kids
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Paraná
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(From top to bottom; from left to right) Panoramic view of the city; Paraná Cathedral; Hotel Mayorasgo; Entre Ríos Government House and Toma Vieja.
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 Paraná
Location in Entre Ríos Province
Paraná
Location in Argentina
Paraná
Location in South America
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| Country |  Argentina |
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| Province |  Entre Ríos |
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| Department | Paraná | ||
| Founded | 23 October 1730 | ||
| Area | |||
| • City | 137 km2 (53 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) | ||
| Population
(2022 census)
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| • Urban | 268,889 | ||
| • Metro | 391,962 | ||
| Demonym(s) | Paranaense | ||
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) | ||
| CPA base |
E3100
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| Dialing code | +54 343 | ||
| Website | Official website: http://www.parana.gov.ar/ | ||
Paraná is the capital city of the Argentine province of Entre Ríos. It is located on the eastern side of the Paraná River. Right across the river is the city of Santa Fe.
Paraná is a large city with about 268,889 people living there. If you include the areas around it, called Greater Paraná, the population is about 391,962 people (as of 2022).
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History of Paraná
Early Settlers
In the 1500s, people from the city of Santa Fe started to settle on the other side of the Paraná River. These first settlers called the area "Baxada del Paraná". This name meant "descent to the Paraná" or "Paraná's lower part."
Capital City Role
For a short time, between 1854 and 1861, Paraná was a very important city. It served as the capital city of the Argentine Confederation. This was a group of provinces that formed Argentina before it became the country we know today.
Paraná's Economy
Main Activities
Paraná is important for a few reasons. First, it is where the provincial government works. This means many important decisions for Entre Ríos are made here.
The city also has a busy river port. This port is used to move many goods from the surrounding area. These goods include cereals, cattle, fish, and lumber. They are loaded onto ships to be sent to other places.
Local Industries
Paraná also has its own factories. The main things produced here are cement, furniture, and ceramics. These industries provide jobs and help the city's economy grow.
City Sights and Architecture
Exploring the City Center
The center of Paraná is a mix of old and new. You can find beautiful colonial churches that have been there for a long time. There are also buildings with European styles, like the 3 de Febrero Theatre and the Government House.
The city's Cathedral shows a mix of different building styles. Near Parque Urquiza park, you can see modern tall buildings. This mix makes Paraná's cityscape unique and interesting.
Connecting Cities
Paraná is connected to the city of Santa Fe by a special tunnel. This tunnel is called the Hernandarias Subfluvial Tunnel. It goes under the river and was opened in 1969. It makes it easy to travel between the two cities.
Getting Around: Transport
Air Travel
Paraná has its own airport, called General Justo José de Urquiza Airport. Its code is PRA. It is about 7.5 kilometers (4.7 miles) from the city. You can take regular flights from here to Buenos Aires (at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery).
Another airport option is Sauce Viejo Airport. This airport is located in the nearby city of Santa Fe.
Paraná's Climate
Weather Overview
Paraná has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm, humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature for the whole year is about 18°C (64°F).
Seasons in Paraná
- Winters: Days are usually mild, but nights can get very cold. The average high temperature is around 18°C (64°F), and the average low is about 5°C (41°F). Sometimes, temperatures can drop below 1°C (34°F), causing frost.
- Spring and Fall: These are in-between seasons. Days are warm, and nights are cool. Frost usually stops by early August, but can sometimes happen until early October. The first frost of winter usually comes in late June, but can be as early as May.
- Summers: Summers are hot during the day, with mild to warm nights. The average summer temperature is about 23°C (73°F). Sometimes, during heat waves, temperatures can go above 37°C (99°F). Cooler winds, called Pampero winds, can also make temperatures drop below 10°C (50°F). Most of the rain happens in the summer.
Rainfall and Sunshine
Paraná gets about 1069.1 millimeters (42.1 inches) of rain each year. Most of this rain falls during the summer months. There are about 87 days each year when it rains. The air is usually quite humid, around 73% on average.
Winds are usually moderate throughout the year. Paraná gets a good amount of sunshine, about 2713.3 hours per year. This is about 61% of all possible sunshine.
Temperature Records
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Paraná was 42.8°C (109.0°F) on January 2, 1963. The coldest temperature ever recorded was -7.0°C (19.4°F) on July 10, 1976.
| Climate data for Paraná, Entre Ríos (General Justo José de Urquiza Airport) 1991–2020, extremes 1961–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 42.8 (109.0) |
39.7 (103.5) |
38.4 (101.1) |
34.7 (94.5) |
32.8 (91.0) |
30.0 (86.0) |
31.6 (88.9) |
36.0 (96.8) |
39.0 (102.2) |
38.5 (101.3) |
39.7 (103.5) |
42.0 (107.6) |
42.8 (109.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31.2 (88.2) |
29.7 (85.5) |
27.9 (82.2) |
24.0 (75.2) |
20.3 (68.5) |
17.3 (63.1) |
16.9 (62.4) |
19.6 (67.3) |
21.8 (71.2) |
24.6 (76.3) |
27.6 (81.7) |
29.8 (85.6) |
24.2 (75.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 25.0 (77.0) |
23.6 (74.5) |
21.8 (71.2) |
18.3 (64.9) |
15.0 (59.0) |
12.2 (54.0) |
11.4 (52.5) |
13.3 (55.9) |
15.5 (59.9) |
18.6 (65.5) |
21.5 (70.7) |
23.8 (74.8) |
18.3 (64.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19.4 (66.9) |
18.6 (65.5) |
16.9 (62.4) |
13.8 (56.8) |
11.0 (51.8) |
8.3 (46.9) |
7.2 (45.0) |
8.4 (47.1) |
10.2 (50.4) |
13.3 (55.9) |
15.7 (60.3) |
18.0 (64.4) |
13.4 (56.1) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 7.5 (45.5) |
6.9 (44.4) |
3.5 (38.3) |
0.5 (32.9) |
−2.4 (27.7) |
−6.2 (20.8) |
−7.0 (19.4) |
−5.3 (22.5) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
0.0 (32.0) |
2.3 (36.1) |
4.0 (39.2) |
−7.0 (19.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 112.2 (4.42) |
128.3 (5.05) |
147.6 (5.81) |
136.6 (5.38) |
63.5 (2.50) |
36.7 (1.44) |
30.8 (1.21) |
38.4 (1.51) |
54.0 (2.13) |
131.1 (5.16) |
123.6 (4.87) |
152.0 (5.98) |
1,154.8 (45.46) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.3 | 8.4 | 5.8 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 5.6 | 9.3 | 8.0 | 8.9 | 81.6 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 66.3 | 71.5 | 73.9 | 77.1 | 79.5 | 79.6 | 75.4 | 70.2 | 67.7 | 69.5 | 65.3 | 64.9 | 71.7 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 285.2 | 243.0 | 238.7 | 198.0 | 176.7 | 147.0 | 176.7 | 207.7 | 210.0 | 232.5 | 264.0 | 254.2 | 2,633.7 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 9.2 | 8.6 | 7.7 | 6.6 | 5.7 | 4.9 | 5.7 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 7.2 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 67 | 67 | 62 | 63 | 58 | 51 | 53 | 59 | 58 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 61 |
| Source 1: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: NOAA (percent sun 1961–1990) | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Paraná INTA (1934–2014) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 42.0 (107.6) |
40.8 (105.4) |
39.5 (103.1) |
35.2 (95.4) |
35.8 (96.4) |
29.9 (85.8) |
31.4 (88.5) |
36.4 (97.5) |
40.0 (104.0) |
39.2 (102.6) |
41.5 (106.7) |
41.5 (106.7) |
42.0 (107.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30.9 (87.6) |
29.6 (85.3) |
27.3 (81.1) |
23.4 (74.1) |
20.4 (68.7) |
17.1 (62.8) |
16.9 (62.4) |
18.9 (66.0) |
21.0 (69.8) |
23.9 (75.0) |
27.0 (80.6) |
29.5 (85.1) |
23.8 (74.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 24.9 (76.8) |
23.8 (74.8) |
21.8 (71.2) |
18.2 (64.8) |
15.4 (59.7) |
12.5 (54.5) |
12.0 (53.6) |
13.4 (56.1) |
15.3 (59.5) |
18.2 (64.8) |
20.9 (69.6) |
23.5 (74.3) |
18.3 (64.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 18.8 (65.8) |
18.1 (64.6) |
16.5 (61.7) |
12.8 (55.0) |
10.6 (51.1) |
8.0 (46.4) |
7.0 (44.6) |
7.9 (46.2) |
9.6 (49.3) |
12.5 (54.5) |
14.9 (58.8) |
17.4 (63.3) |
12.8 (55.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 5.6 (42.1) |
5.0 (41.0) |
4.0 (39.2) |
1.1 (34.0) |
−1.6 (29.1) |
−3.4 (25.9) |
−5.5 (22.1) |
−3.0 (26.6) |
−1.9 (28.6) |
0.0 (32.0) |
2.3 (36.1) |
6.5 (43.7) |
−5.5 (22.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 116 (4.6) |
110 (4.3) |
156 (6.1) |
105 (4.1) |
52 (2.0) |
39 (1.5) |
29 (1.1) |
32 (1.3) |
54 (2.1) |
106 (4.2) |
111 (4.4) |
117 (4.6) |
1,027 (40.4) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 67 | 71 | 73 | 75 | 77 | 78 | 75 | 71 | 68 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 71 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 285.2 | 237.3 | 238.7 | 198.0 | 179.8 | 147.0 | 173.6 | 195.3 | 210.0 | 235.6 | 261.0 | 279.0 | 2,640.5 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 9.2 | 8.4 | 7.7 | 6.5 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 5.6 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 8.7 | 9.0 | 7.2 |
| Source: Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria | |||||||||||||
Sports in Paraná
Basketball
Paraná is home to a basketball team called Atlético Echagüe. As of 2017, this team plays in the Liga Nacional de Básquet. This is Argentina's top professional basketball league. The team plays its home games at the Estadio Luis Butta.
Football (Soccer)
The main football teams in Paraná are Club Atlético Patronato and Club Atlético Paraná. These teams are popular with local fans.
Softball World Cup
In 2023, Paraná hosted a big sports event. It was the first-ever U-23 Men's Softball World Cup. This shows that Paraná is a great place for international sports competitions.
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Sister Cities
Paraná has "sister city" relationships with several cities around the world. These connections help promote cultural exchange and friendship.
Salto, Uruguay
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Muscatine, United States
Quebec City, Canada
Leonforte, Italy
Notable People from Paraná
Many interesting people have come from Paraná. Here are some of them:
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See also
In Spanish: Paraná (Argentina) para niños
