Terra Rica, Municipal administrative center in Noroeste Paranaense, Brazil
Terra Rica is a municipality in the northwest of Paraná state in southern Brazil and sits at about 294 meters above sea level. The area features rolling hills and farmland that shape the landscape throughout the region.
This place received its status as an independent municipality through state law number 253 on November 26, 1954. This establishment was part of regional administrative restructuring that occurred in Paraná during that period.
The name Terra Rica means 'rich land' and refers to the fertile soils that form the economic foundation of this place. Visitors can see in local markets and agricultural areas how strongly the connection between land and daily life runs through the community.
This place follows the Brazilian Time zone UTC-3 and is easily walkable for visitors, with the flat to rolling terrain making movement straightforward. The seasons affect the weather noticeably, with summer and autumn being the most pleasant months for exploring.
The name of this place was originally 'Três Palmeiras' but was later changed to Terra Rica to better reflect the fertile soils. This renaming shows how local identity adapted over time to match the economic reality of the region.
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