Jacarezinho, Paraná

Jacarezinho is a town with around 40,000 inhabitants, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It is situated at 23°9′38″S 49°58′10″W near the Jacaré River and it is a major center for the region. Its economy is made up of 34% industries, 55% services (education plays a big part), 11% agriculture (sugar cane, coffee and cattle). The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jacarezinho.

Jacarezinho
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Jacarezinho
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 23°09′39″S 49°58′08″W
CountryBrazil
StateParaná
Government
  MayorDr. Sérgio Faria (DEM)
Area
  Total602 km2 (232 sq mi)
Elevation
435 m (1,427 ft)
Population
 (2010)
  Total39,093
  Density64,88/km2 (16,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (UTC-3)
  Summer (DST)UTC-2 (UTC-2)
WebsiteJacarezinho Official Site
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