Paraná is the capital of the Argentine province of Entre Ríos. It is located on the Paraná River, some 1,100 km (680 mi) from Buenos Aires. The city has a population of 519,000 and is the largest in the province. It is also the capital of the department of Paraná.
The city was founded on October 17, 1573, by Juan de Garay. It was the first city to be founded in the present territory of Argentina. The city became a center of culture and trade.
The Paraná River is a major river in South America, forming part of the border between Argentina and Brazil. It is the second-longest river in South America, after the Amazon, and the longest in Argentina. The river has a total length of 1,775 km (1,100 mi).
Average temperatures during the day in Paraná.
