Irati

Irati is a municipality in southern Paraná situated at an elevation of about 872 meters with undulating terrain. The northern areas feature gray and red soils, while the southern regions are characterized by brown soils.

The establishment of the railway station in the 1890s marked the beginning of settlement in this area. Official status as a municipality came in 1907.

The local community maintains strong Polish and Ukrainian traditions that shape everyday celebrations, crafts, and regional food culture. Dishes like pierogi and traditional meat preparations remain central to how people gather and share meals together.

The municipality sits at the intersection of major highways BR-277 and BR-153, making it accessible via main transportation corridors. It is about 153 kilometers from Curitiba, the state capital.

The region contains notable geological formations from the Upper Permian period known as the Irati Formation. These ancient rock layers have yielded important fossil discoveries that reveal the area's prehistoric past.

Location: Paraná

Elevation above the sea: 872 m

Shares border with: Imbituva, Prudentópolis, Inácio Martins, Fernandes Pinheiro, Guarapuava, Rebouças, Rio Azul

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

GPS coordinates: -25.46694,-50.65083

Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:50