Paraná (Spanish pronunciation: [paɾaˈna]) is the capital city of the Argentine province Entre Ríos, located on the eastern shore of the Paraná River, opposite the city of Santa Fe, capital of the neighbouring Santa Fe Province.

(2022 census [INDEC])[1][2] During the 16th century, inhabitants of the city of Santa Fe settled at the other shore of the Paraná river.

Paraná is not only the head of the provincial government, but also an important river port for the transshipment of cereals, cattle, fish, and lumber from the surrounding region.

Paraná is served by General Justo José de Urquiza Airport (IATA PRA), at coordinates 31°47′07″S 60°28′09″W / 31.78528°S 60.46917°W / -31.78528; -60.46917, 7.5 km (4.7 miles) from the city, with regular flights to Buenos Aires (Aeroparque Jorge Newbery).

[3] The city, along with the entire province, is located in an area of high risk of tornadoes in the country, particularly during spring and summer.

As of 2017, it competes in the Liga Nacional de Básquet, Argentina's top professional basketball division.