Apucarana


Apucarana is a municipality in the state of Paraná in Brazil. The municipality covers at an elevation of above mean sea level. Its 2020 population was estimated as 136,234.
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History

The region in which the city is located was colonized by the Northern Paraná Land Company, like Londrina and Maringá. The colonizers arrived around 1930. In 1938, Apucarana became a regional village. Desiring that the city be elevated to a municipality in July 1944, the pro-emancipation movement saw a visit by Interventor Manoel Ribas as a prime opportunity. After careful analysis of the considerations presented, the Interventor decided to grant the request.
With the creation of the District and Municipality of Apucarana in late 1943, the installation ceremony and the inauguration of the first appointed mayor, Colonel Luiz José dos Santos, were scheduled for the following year. Definitively separated from Londrina, Apucarana was elevated to a municipality on 28 January 1944.

Transportation

The city is served by Cap. João Busse Airport which is located 10 kilometers southeast of Apucarana.

Economy

In agriculture, the city stands in production of coffee, soy, beans and corn. The industry stands out for leather production and the manufacturing of caps.

Culture

The city received thousands of immigrants from Portugal, Ukraine, Poland, Germany and especially from Japan.
Races
White71.95%
Brown17.84%
Black5.97%
Asian3.77%
Natives0.47%

source : ''PARDES 2010''

Religion

The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Apucarana.

Illustrious Apucaranenses