Irati, Paraná
Irati is a municipality in the state of Paraná in Brazil, located in the southeastern region of the state. Its population at the 2010 census was 56,207,[1] and it had, according to IBGE estimates, 61,439 inhabitants by 2021.[1] The main ethnicities are especially Poles and Ukrainians, who seek to maintain customs and traditions of their ancestors.
Irati | |
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Municipality | |
 Church of São Miguel | |
 Flag | |
 Location of Irati | |
  Irati Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 25°28′11″S 50°39′17″W | |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Region | Southern |
| State | Paraná |
| Mesoregion | Sudeste Paranaense |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 56,207 |
| • Estimate (2021)[1] | 61,439 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Irati railway station, 2009
Irati sprang up in the 1890s as a railroad town along the São Paulo – Rio Grande do Sul railroad line. The name, Irati, comes from the Tupi language and reportedly means "river of honey" (apparently there were many bees in the region).
A distinguishing feature of many small towns in southern Brazil is the municipal anthem.
Notable people
- Eliana Michaelichen Bezerra – TV hostess, actress and singer
- Denise Stoklos – actress and playwright
References
- "Panorama: Irati". IGBE. Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
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