Ponta Grossa is a municipality located in the state of Paraná in southern Brazil. It serves as a significant urban center within the region and holds the distinction of being the fourth most populous city in the state of Paraná.
The city has an estimated population of 355,336, according to official data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. Geographically, it is recognized as the largest city situated within a 186-mile (300 km) radius of the Greater Curitiba region.