Irati is a

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in the state of

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in Brazil, located in the southeastern region of the state. Its population at the 2022 census was 59,250. The main

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are especially

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and

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, who seek to maintain customs and traditions of their ancestors. Irati sprang up in the 1890s as a railroad town along the São Paulo – Rio Grande do Sul railroad line. The name, Irati, comes from the

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and reportedly means "river of honey" (apparently there were many bees in the region). A distinguishing feature of many small towns in southern Brazil is the municipal anthem.

Climate

Irati has an oceanic climate (

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]: ''Cfb'') with warm summers, mild winters, and abundant rainfall.

Notable people

* Eliana Michaelichen Bezerra – TV hostess, actress and singer * Pedro Muffato –

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and

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References

External links

Irati's anthem
Municipalities in Paraná {{ParanáBR-geo-stub