This is the telephone area code (DDD) for Porto Uniao and surrounding areas in the border region between Santa Catarina and Parana states, Brazil.
How to Call Porto Uniao from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 55 (Brazil country code)
- Dial the area code (42)
- Dial the local phone number (8 digits for landlines, 9 digits for mobiles)
Example: Calling Porto Uniao from Belgium
00 55 42 8888 4444
Where:
00 = European Union exit code
55 = Brazil country code
42 = Porto Uniao area code
8888 4444 = Local phone number
Quick Facts
About Porto Uniao
Porto Uniao is a unique Brazilian city that forms an urban conurbation with Uniao da Vitoria across the Iguacu River. The two cities function as one despite being in different states.
Population
Approx. 36,745 (2024)
Part of twin-city metro area
Founded
September 27, 1917
Demonym
Porto-unienses
Unique Feature
Twin city with Uniao da Vitoria
State Location
Santa Catarina (south bank)
Twin City State
Uniao da Vitoria in Parana
Twin Cities Information
Porto Uniao and Uniao da Vitoria form one of Brazil's most unique urban configurations:
Porto Uniao
State: Santa Catarina
Area Code: 42
Uniao da Vitoria
State: Parana
Area Code: 42
Separating River
Iguacu River
Total Population
~70,000 combined
Shared Services
Transport, commerce, healthcare
Bridge Connections
Multiple bridges link the cities
Nearby Cities with Area Code 42
The 42 area code covers cities in the central-eastern region of Parana and northern Santa Catarina:
Guarapuava
Major city in Parana
Ponta Grossa
Important industrial center
Castro
Historical city in Parana
Irati
Educational hub
Palmeira
Agricultural city
Imbituva
Rural municipality
Common Exit Codes for Calling Brazil
When calling Porto Uniao from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States & Canada
011
United Kingdom & EU
00
Australia
0011
Finland
00
Ireland
00
Guyana
001