Palmeira

Palmeira is a municipality in Paraná state in southern Brazil, situated at an elevation of 883 meters (2,897 feet) above sea level. The landscape is dominated by farmland and rural areas where agriculture forms the backbone of the local economy.

The municipality was established in 1897 after separating from a neighboring settlement, coinciding with the arrival of Russian-German immigrants in the area. These settlers shaped the region's development and established its agricultural identity.

The Witmarsum Colony, founded by Mennonites from German-speaking regions, has kept its farming traditions alive and continues to produce dairy products today. The community maintains its own way of life and customs that are visible in how people work and live in the area.

Two major highways pass through the area, connecting it with important cities in the region and making it easy for visitors to arrive and explore. The roads also serve as key routes for local commerce and travel.

A historic stone bridge and a farm museum preserve memories of the region's architectural heritage and how people lived in earlier times. These sites reveal the craftsmanship and daily life of the early settlers.

Location: Paraná

Elevation above the sea: 883 m

Shares border with: Lapa, Porto Amazonas, São João do Triunfo, Balsa Nova, Campo Largo, Fernandes Pinheiro, Ponta Grossa, Teixeira Soares

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

GPS coordinates: -25.42889,-50.00583

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03