Antonina is a municipality in the state of Paraná in southern Brazil. As of 2020, the estimated population was 18,949.

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Antonina
Municipality of Antonina
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Location in Paraná
Country Brazil
RegionSouth
State Paraná
Founded12 September 1714
Government
  MayorJose Paulo Vieira Azim (PSD)
Area
  Total845.853 km2 (326.586 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)[1]
  Total18,949
  Density22/km2 (58/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
HDI (2010)0.687 – medium[2]
Websiteantonina.pr.gov.br
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Geography

Antonina has an area of 845.853 square kilometres (326.586 sq mi). It is located at 25°6′0″S 48°43′00″W. It is 80 km away from Curitiba.

The municipality contains 29% of the 2,699 hectares (6,670 acres) Roberto Ribas Lange State Park, created in 1994.[3] It contains part of the 4,334 hectares (10,710 acres) Pico Paraná State Park, created in 2002.[4] It also holds 30% of the 34,179 hectares (84,460 acres) Bom Jesus Biological Reserve, a strictly protected conservation unit established in 2012.[5]

History

The small town Antonina was former known as “Capela” – as a chapel has been built there in the 18th century. Due to this fact the inhabitants are called “capelistas” until today. The official name is in honor to King Antonio of Portugal.

Culture

Antonina hosts a July winter festival promoted by the Federal University of Paraná, which develops several workshops and shows during this time in the village. The carnival takes place within several blocks and features samba groups.

Climate

More information Climate data for Antonina, Paraná, elevation 60 m (200 ft), (1976–2005), Month ...
Climate data for Antonina, Paraná, elevation 60 m (200 ft), (1976–2005)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 37.4
(99.3)
36.7
(98.1)
35.0
(95.0)
33.3
(91.9)
30.9
(87.6)
30.8
(87.4)
31.7
(89.1)
32.9
(91.2)
33.4
(92.1)
33.2
(91.8)
35.2
(95.4)
36.4
(97.5)
37.4
(99.3)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30.2
(86.4)
28.9
(84.0)
27.1
(80.8)
24.7
(76.5)
22.8
(73.0)
22.3
(72.1)
21.4
(70.5)
23.2
(73.8)
25.2
(77.4)
27.6
(81.7)
29.3
(84.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) 24.5
(76.1)
24.3
(75.7)
23.1
(73.6)
21.0
(69.8)
18.2
(64.8)
16.7
(62.1)
16.0
(60.8)
17.0
(62.6)
18.5
(65.3)
20.5
(68.9)
22.6
(72.7)
23.6
(74.5)
20.5
(68.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20.2
(68.4)
20.5
(68.9)
19.8
(67.6)
18.0
(64.4)
15.3
(59.5)
12.6
(54.7)
12.4
(54.3)
12.5
(54.5)
14.2
(57.6)
16.1
(61.0)
17.9
(64.2)
19.2
(66.6)
16.6
(61.8)
Record low °C (°F) 16.3
(61.3)
17.2
(63.0)
16.1
(61.0)
12.9
(55.2)
8.8
(47.8)
5.7
(42.3)
5.8
(42.4)
5.8
(42.4)
9.3
(48.7)
10.8
(51.4)
13.6
(56.5)
15.2
(59.4)
5.7
(42.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 327.6
(12.90)
301.3
(11.86)
281.0
(11.06)
133.1
(5.24)
113.1
(4.45)
93.7
(3.69)
101.1
(3.98)
72.3
(2.85)
141.4
(5.57)
156.0
(6.14)
186.7
(7.35)
241.4
(9.50)
2,148.7
(84.59)
Average relative humidity (%) 84 85 87 87 87 87 87 86 86 85 83 82 86
Mean monthly sunshine hours 108 106 102 107 113 108 101 99 79 77 94 105 1,199
Source: Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (EMBRAPA)[6]
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