Rio Negro

Located at 780 meters above sea level, Rio Negro extends across urban and rural territories in the southern region of Paraná state.

The municipality developed through waves of settlement, starting with Indigenous populations and later incorporating Portuguese colonists and European immigrants during the 19th century.

Local celebrations include traditional festivals that merge Brazilian customs with influences from Portuguese, Indigenous, and European immigrant communities in Paraná.

The municipality maintains connections to major cities through a network of roads, facilitating transportation and commerce throughout the Paraná region.

Population statistics from 2022 indicate 4,841 residents, with 3,527 living in urban areas and 1,314 in rural zones.

Location: Paraná

Elevation above the sea: 780 m

Shares border with: Lapa, Piên, Campo do Tenente, Mafra, Rio Negrinho, São Bento do Sul

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

GPS coordinates: -26.10583,-49.79778

Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:45