# Paraná

> capital city of the Argentine province Entre Ríos

**Wikidata**: [Q44213](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q44213)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraná,_Entre_Ríos)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/parana

## Summary
Paraná is the capital city of the Entre Ríos province in Argentina and serves as the administrative center for the Paraná Department. It is classified as a municipality and a big city, with a population of 271,304 as of the 2022 census. Historically, it functioned as the capital of the Argentine Confederation from 1835 to 1861.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Capital city, municipality, and big city located in the Paraná Department.
- **Population**: 271,304 (2022 census); 247,863 (2010 census).
- **Area**: 137,000,000 square metres.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude -31.733055555555556, Longitude -60.52972222222222.
- **Elevation**: 66 metres above sea level.
- **Time Zone**: UTC−03:00.
- **Capital History**: Current capital of Entre Ríos Province; former capital of the Argentine Confederation (1835–1861).
- **Administrative Bodies**: Executive body is the Cabinet of Paraná; legislative body is the Deliberative Council of Paraná.
- **Demonym**: paranaense (masculine and feminine singular).
- **Postal Code**: E3100.
- **Local Dialing Code**: 343.
- **UN/LOCODE**: ARPRA.
- **Official Website**: http://www.parana.gob.ar/

## FAQs
**What is the demographic profile of Paraná?**
The city has a population of 271,304 residents according to the 2022 census, increased from 247,863 in the 2010 census. Residents are known by the demonym "paranaense."

**What governmental functions does Paraná serve?**
It acts as the capital of the Entre Ríos Province and the Paraná Department. Additionally, it held the status of capital for the Argentine Confederation between 1835 and 1861.

**Where is Paraná located geographically?**
The city is situated in Argentina within the Entre Ríos province at an elevation of 66 metres above sea level. It falls within the UTC−03:00 time zone and uses the postal code E3100.

**What international connections does Paraná maintain?**
Paraná maintains twinning agreements with the administrative bodies of Rehovot and Artigas. It is also categorized as a large human settlement with a sitelink count of 74 across various languages.

## Why It Matters
As the provincial capital, Paraná is the political and administrative heart of Entre Ríos, housing the executive Cabinet of Paraná and the Deliberative Council. Its historical significance is underscored by its tenure as the capital of the Argentine Confederation from 1835 to 1861, marking it as a site of national historical importance. The city's inclusion in major encyclopedic works like the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition and the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary highlights its enduring relevance. With a substantial population exceeding a quarter of a million people, it stands as a significant urban center in Argentina.

## Notable For
- **Historical Capital**: Served as the capital of the Argentine Confederation for 26 years (1835–1861).
- **Provincial Significance**: Functions as the capital city of the Entre Ríos province.
- **Population Center**: Recognized as a "big city" with a 2022 population of 271,304.
- **Global Presence**: Features a Wikipedia presence in 67 different languages, including Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian.
- **Sister Cities**: Maintains official twinning relationships with Rehovot and Artigas.
- **Encyclopedic Recognition**: Described by the Yuzhakov Big Encyclopedia, Brockhaus and Efron, and the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica.

## Body

### Geography and Demographics
Paraná is geographically positioned at latitude -31.733055555555556 and longitude -60.52972222222222. The city covers a total area of 137,000,000 square metres and sits at an elevation of 66 metres above sea level. According to the 2022 census, the population is 271,304, reflecting growth from the 2010 census count of 247,863. The city's demonym is "paranaense," applicable to both masculine and feminine singular forms.

### Administrative and Political Status
The city is the capital of the Entre Ríos Province and the Paraná Department. It holds the administrative classification of a municipality and is recognized as a big city and a city of Argentina. The local government structure includes an executive body known as the Cabinet of Paraná and a legislative body called the Deliberative Council of Paraná. The office held by the head of government is the Mayor of Parana. Historically, Paraná was the capital of the Argentine Confederation starting in 1835 and ending in 1861.

### Infrastructure and Communications
Paraná utilizes the postal code E3100 and the local dialing code 343. The city operates in the UTC−03:00 time zone and has been assigned the UN/LOCODE "ARPRA." The official municipal website is located at http://www.parana.gob.ar/. The city maintains twinning relationships with Rehovot and Artigas.

### Media and Visual Representation
Visual representations of the city include a montage image and a flag image hosted on Wikimedia Commons. The city also has a specific coat of arms, "Coat of arms of Paraná, Entre Ríos," with an image file available. The main category for the topic is "Category:Paraná, Entre Ríos," and it has a dedicated Commons gallery and category.

### Identifiers and Authority Control
Paraná is indexed in numerous national and international databases. Key identifiers include:
- **GND ID**: 4044621-9
- **FAST ID**: 1212399
- **VIAF ID**: 4781150749010516420007
- **BAHRA ID**: 30084160
- **GeoNames ID**: 3841956
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n81027852
- **MusicBrainz Area ID**: 3e93200b-b725-4274-9d94-911e54c24cff
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID**: 198409278
- **Quora Topic**: Paraná-Argentina
- **BBC Things ID**: fc3d5276-277a-4871-b97e-2d3a7615f79d
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -1006942

### Descriptive Sources
The entity is described by several major reference works, including the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica, and the Yuzhakov Big Encyclopedia. It is also listed in the Encyclopedia of China (Second Edition) with ID 191864 and the Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana. The Wikipedia page for the entity covers 67 different languages, reflecting its broad international encyclopedic coverage.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. MusicBrainz
4. 2010 Argentina census
5. 2022 Argentina census
6. GeoNames
7. BBC Things
8. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ar.htm)
9. Quora
10. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File