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Paranavaí

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Settlement.name: Paranavaí
Settlement.settlement_type: Municipality
Settlement.nickname: Capital do Noroeste (The Capital of Northwest)
Settlement.image_flag: Bandeira_de_paranavaí.jpg
Settlement.image_seal: Brasão_Paranavaí.jpg
Settlement.image_map: Parana Municip Paranavai.svg
Settlement.mapsize: 280px
Settlement.pushpin_map: Brazil
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Brazil
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Carlos Henrique Rossato Gomes - PODE (2021–2024)
Settlement.established_title: Founded
Settlement.established_date: December 14, 1952
Settlement.area_total_km2: 1,202.266
Settlement.population_as_of: 2024
Settlement.population_total: 95,525
Settlement.population_density_km2: 67.86
Settlement.timezone: UTC-3

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Paranavaí is a municipality in the state of Paraná in Brazil that was founded on December 14, 1952. Paranavaí is located in the Northwest part of the state of Paraná, Paranavaí is also one of the richest cities in Paraná and has a population of 95,525 (IBGE, 2024). It constitutes a medium regional centre whose 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 is served by Edu Chaves Airport.