Piraí do Sul is a
municipality
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in the
state
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of
Paraná Paraná, Paranã or Parana may refer to:
Geology
* Paraná Basin, a sedimentary basin in South America
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*Paraná, Entre Ríos, a city
* Paraná Department, a part of Entre Ríos Province
In Brazil
*Paraná (state), a state ...
in the
Southern Region of
Brazil
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.
The agriculture, production and industrialization of wood are the main sources of economy of Piraí do Sul with high industrial rate: 177 companies operate in town. Agricultural production is also an important sector, especially the harvest of corn, soybeans and wheat. By the end of 2012, total consumption of its 23700 inhabitants should reach BRL 260 million, being the 84th in the state ranking. Piraí do Sul also has tourism potential, especially religious one the city is the fourth destination in the most sought religious tourism in Brazil thanks to the Shrine of Our Lady of the sprout, the patron saint of Drovers Route.
History
Piraí do Sul became municipality on 24 July 1882.
Climate
According to the
Köppen climate classification
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, Piraí do Sul is classified as
oceanic climate
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(Köppen: ''Cfb''). The average temperature on summer are 26°C, on winter the temperature reaches to 19°C.
Frost
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are common on winter.
See also
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List of municipalities in Paraná
This is a list of the municipalities in the state of Paraná (PR), located in the South Region of Brazil. Paraná is divided into 399 municipalities
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having municipal corporation, corp ...
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Parish Church of Piraí do Sul
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References
Municipalities in Paraná
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