Ortigueira

Ortigueira is a municipality in eastern Paraná, extending across a large area of rolling terrain in southern Brazil. The region combines agricultural land with industrial facilities that shape the local economy and daily work of residents.

The municipality was established in 1961 when it separated from the nearby city of Telêmaco Borba to become independent. From its founding onward, development has centered on agriculture and later on industrial production.

The town preserves traditions brought by Italian and German settlers, which appear in local festivals and farmers' markets showing regional products and customs passed down through generations. These connections to immigrant heritage remain active in community life today.

The area is mainly accessible to visitors interested in agriculture and industrial production or traveling through the larger region. The best time to explore is during the local festival months when most activities and markets take place.

The Klabin industrial complex nearby is one of the largest paper and cellulose production facilities in South America. This major manufacturing hub shapes not just the local economy but also employment and infrastructure across the broader region.

Location: Paraná

Elevation above the sea: 758 m

Shares border with: Tamarana, Rosário do Ivaí, Imbaú, Curiúva, Faxinal, Grandes Rios, Mauá da Serra, Reserva, São Jerônimo da Serra, Sapopema, Telêmaco Borba

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

GPS coordinates: -24.20778,-50.94889

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28