Prudentópolis

The municipality extends across 2,395 square kilometers of land in southern Brazil, with an elevation of 780 meters above sea level.

Ukrainian immigrants established their presence in 1895 when 1,500 families from Ternopil region settled in this area of Paraná state.

The Ukrainian language received official status alongside Portuguese in 2021, reflecting the heritage of 75 percent of the local population.

The current population reaches 49,393 residents, with numerous churches, educational institutions, and a radio station serving the community needs.

The local printing house, maintained by Basilian Fathers, produces publications in both Portuguese and Ukrainian languages for the regional population.

Location: Paraná

Inception: August 12, 1906

Elevation above the sea: 780 m

Website: http://www.prudentopolis.pr.gov.br/

Part of: Central and South Central (Paraná)

Shares border with: Irati, Cândido de Abreu, Guamiranga, Guarapuava, Imbituva, Ivaí, Turvo

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

GPS coordinates: -25.21278,-50.97778

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:02