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==History==
==History==


Settlement in the area started in 1953, when Companhia Pinho e Terras started to colonize the area. The settlement begun to grow, and in July 25, 1960 attained the status of municipality. The time goes on and the city became larger and larger every day. By the [[1960's]] to [[1980's]], the economy (basically agricultural) alternate between mint, corn, wheat and soybean. Actually, Palotina is a near 30k inhabitants municipality with a agroindustrial economy and a hopeful future.
Settlement in the area started in 1953, when Companhia Pinho e Terras started to colonize the area. The settlement begun to grow, and in July 25, 1960 attained the status of municipality. The time goes on and the city became larger and larger every day. By the [[1960's]] to [[1980's]], the economy (basically agricultural) alternate between mint, corn, wheat and soybean. Nowadays, Palotina is a near 30k inhabitants municipality with a agroindustrial economy and a hopeful future.


==Climate==
==Climate==

Revision as of 19:27, 7 July 2010

Palotina
Map
Government
 • MayorLuiz Ernesto de Giacometti
Area
 • Total
651 km2 (251 sq mi)
Elevation
320 m (1,050 ft)
Population
 (2009)
 • Total
28,966
 • Density44.5/km2 (115/sq mi)

Palotina is a city and municipality in western Paraná state. The population is 28,966 inhabitants.

History

Settlement in the area started in 1953, when Companhia Pinho e Terras started to colonize the area. The settlement begun to grow, and in July 25, 1960 attained the status of municipality. The time goes on and the city became larger and larger every day. By the 1960's to 1980's, the economy (basically agricultural) alternate between mint, corn, wheat and soybean. Nowadays, Palotina is a near 30k inhabitants municipality with a agroindustrial economy and a hopeful future.

Climate

The climate is Subtropical Cfa (according Köppen classification). It is caracterized by umid and warm summers and dry and cold winter.

Palotina
Climate chart (explanation)
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Precipitation totals in mm
Source: [1] IAPAR
Imperial conversion
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Palotina, Records
Climate chart (explanation)
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Source: [2] IAPAR
Imperial conversion
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