Antonina, Paraná

Geography

Antonina has an area of 845.853 km2. It is located at . It is 80 km away from Curitiba.

The municipality contains 29% of the 2699 ha Roberto Ribas Lange State Park, created in 1994.{{citation|ref=|language=pt It also holds 30% of the 34179 ha Bom Jesus Biological Reserve, a strictly protected conservation unit established in 2012.

History

The small town of Antonina was former known as "Capela" – as a chapel was built here in the 18th century. Due to this fact the inhabitants are called "capelistas" to this day. 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

|Jan record high C = 37.4 |Feb record high C = 36.7 |Mar record high C = 35.0 |Apr record high C = 33.3 |May record high C = 30.9 |Jun record high C = 30.8 |Jul record high C = 31.7 |Aug record high C = 32.9 |Sep record high C = 33.4 |Oct record high C = 33.2 |Nov record high C = 35.2 |Dec record high C = 36.4 |Jan record low C = 16.3 |Feb record low C = 17.2 |Mar record low C = 16.1 |Apr record low C = 12.9 |May record low C = 8.8 |Jun record low C = 5.7 |Jul record low C = 5.8 |Aug record low C = 5.8 |Sep record low C = 9.3 |Oct record low C = 10.8 |Nov record low C = 13.6 |Dec record low C = 15.2 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240114130030/https://ainfo.cnptia.embrapa.br/digital/bitstream/item/143521/1/Atlas-climatico-da-regiao-Sul-do-Brasil.pdf | archive-date = 14 January 2024 | access-date = 25 May 2024}}

References

References

1. [https://cidades.ibge.gov.br/brasil/pr/antonina/panorama IBGE 2020]
2. "REBIO Bom Jesus". ISA: Instituto Socioambiental.