Palotina

Palotina is a municipality in western Paraná built on fertile farmland that has supported agriculture for decades. The city developed around farms and research centers focused on crop production and livestock.

The municipality was founded in the 1950s as a settlement project and gained city status in 1960. Growth was tied to land ownership disputes that required federal action to resolve.

The university and local schools shape daily life through students and researchers working on farming and nature topics. These institutions connect the city to scientific work that matters for the region.

The city offers several accommodation options and maintains bus connections to nearby towns in the region. The nearest airport is about an hour away and serves those traveling longer distances.

A nature reserve with forest and wetlands sits within the municipality and protects rare plants and animals of the region. This area was set aside decades ago and remains important for environmental research.

Location: Paraná

Elevation above the sea: 335 m

Shares border with: Maripá, Assis Chateaubriand, Francisco Alves, Iporã, Nova Santa Rosa, Terra Roxa

Website: http://palotina.pr.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -24.28389,-53.84000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03