Colombo, Paraná Explained

Official Name:Colombo
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name:Brazil
Subdivision Name2:Paraná
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Beti Pavin
Area Total Km2:198.7
Population As Of:2020 [1]
Population Total:246,540
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:BRT
Utc Offset:-3
Coordinates:23°47' S 46°58' W
Elevation M:950

Colombo is a city of about 247,000 inhabitants in the Southern Brazilian state of Paraná; is the third largest city in Greater Curitiba, with the largest one being Curitiba.

It was founded on 5 February 1890. It is located at 25º17'30" S, 49º13'27" W, at an elevation of about 1000 metres above sea level, some 18 km from state capital Curitiba. The city is the largest Italian colony in the state.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: IBGE Columbo 2020.
  2. Web site: Colombo prepara 15ª Festa do Vinho . Jornal Agora Paraná . pt . 2009-05-11 .