Paraguarí
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Paraguarí is a city, distrito
and capital of Paraguarí Department
in Paraguay
, located 66 km from the country’s capital, Asunción
. At the 2002 census it had a population of 22,154.
, commanded by the General Manuel Belgrano
in the battle of Cerro Mbaé or Battle of Paraguarí
.
Was founded in 1775 over a hill by Agustín Fernando de Pinedo, a time after the banishment of the Jesuits in Paraguay
. On August 18, 1960 the town became a district.
, bordering to the north with the Altos Cordillera and to the south with a wide savanna.
It’s surrounded by the hills Saint Thomas, Cerro Peró (Bald Hill) and Cerro Porteño.
It’s a commercial center for the agriculture products of its inhabitants. Also is an important learning center in the region.
There exist also quarries from which granite and kaolin are extracted.
following the Route 1 “Mariscal Francisco Solano López”.
To get to Paraguarí one can take an inter-urban bus at the Bus Terminal of Asunción
, or at the Eusebio Ayala
Road, where a bus leaves for Paraguarí about every 15 minutes.
Coming from the east following the Route 2 you must take the Rogelio Benítez Road (7th km) after crossing the detour to Eusebio Ayala.
Many Spanish people moved to Paraguarí coming from Burgos and Andalucía.
The Company of Jesus in the 7th century established in Paraguarí, in a great ranch until the banishment by the King Charles the Third.
Paraguarí has a number of attractions of interest to tourists. It has several picturesque districts, including the famous fruit stores of Paraguarí which are closely packed together, located to the side of the Route 1, and the Kamba Kokué, an old neighbourhood whose name testifies to the existence of black slaves in the Missiones. The train station of the city is one of the oldest in America, and the city's old church draws many visitors. The national Museum of Artillery is also located in the city and forms the seat of the Army’s Artillery Command, displaying cannons, antique weapons, trophies, photographs and documents.
Annual bullfights - “toro moñaroha” in Guaraní language - are organised alongside the city patrons' celebrations of Saint Thomas' day. The whole city participates in the event, making it an unmissable event.
Looking just beyond the city itself, the road between Paraguarí and Piribebuy
is one of the prettiest of the country, connecting numerous tourist locations across a unique landscape of hills and brooks only a few miles away from Asunción
. One of them is the Mbatovi
reservation, located 72 km away from Asunción following the road that connects the Routes 1 and 2, the roadhouses of Chololó, Pinamar, Piraretá and others.
District
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and capital of Paraguarí Department
Paraguarí Department
Paraguarí is a departamento in Paraguay. At the 2002 census it had a population of 221,932. The capital is the city of Paraguarí.- History :...
in Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
, located 66 km from the country’s capital, Asunción
Asunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
. At the 2002 census it had a population of 22,154.
Toponymy
Paraguarí is called “The cradle of the National Independence”. In that city on January 13, 1811, the Paraguayans Yegros, Gamarra and Cabañas, with their troops, defeated the Argentine ArmyArgentine Army
The Argentine Army is the land armed force branch of the Armed Forces of the Argentine Republic and the senior military service of the country.- History :...
, commanded by the General Manuel Belgrano
Manuel Belgrano
Manuel José Joaquín del Corazón de Jesús Belgrano , usually referred to as Manuel Belgrano, was an Argentine economist, lawyer, politician, and military leader. He took part in the Argentine Wars of Independence and created the Flag of Argentina...
in the battle of Cerro Mbaé or Battle of Paraguarí
Battle of Paraguarí
The battle of Paraguarí took place on January 19, 1811, in Paraguarí , between the patriot army led by Manuel Belgrano and the Royalist army located in Paraguay...
.
Was founded in 1775 over a hill by Agustín Fernando de Pinedo, a time after the banishment of the Jesuits in Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
. On August 18, 1960 the town became a district.
Geography
The city of Paraguarí is situated 66 km from AsunciónAsunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
, bordering to the north with the Altos Cordillera and to the south with a wide savanna.
It’s surrounded by the hills Saint Thomas, Cerro Peró (Bald Hill) and Cerro Porteño.
Limits
- To the north: City of PirayúPirayúPirayú is a town in the Paraguarí department of Paraguay.- Sources :* – World-Gazetteer.com...
. - To the east: EscobarEscobar-People:*Anasol Escobar, Colombian singer*Alcides Escobar, a professional baseball player.*Alex Escobar, a professional baseball player.*Alexander Escobar, a professional Salvadoran footballer.*Andrés Escobar, a murdered Colombian football player....
. - To the south: SapucaíSapucaíSapucaí is a town in the Paraguarí department of Paraguay.-Industry:Sapucai boasts what may be the last remaining dedicated workshop for the repair of wood-fired steam locomotives in the world.- Sources :* – World-Gazetteer.com...
, AcahayAcahayAcahay is a town and distrito in the Paraguarí department of Paraguay. At the 2002 census it had a population of 14,863.- Sources :* – World-Gazetteer.com...
and CarapeguáCarapeguaCarapeguá is a city and distrito of the Paraguarí Department, Paraguay, located 84 km from Asunción.Settled by the Caañabé river and over the Route 1 "Mariscal Francisco Solano López", the Carapeguá district is located near the legendary Ypoá lake.Its also known as the "Caañabé's...
. - To the west: YaguarónYaguarónYaguarón is a city in Paraguay, located at the base of Yaguarón Hill in the Yaguarón District of Paraguarí Department, from the capital Asunción...
.
Weather
The average temperature is of 21 degrees Celsius, the maximum in summer is 39 degrees Celsius and the minimum in winter is 2 degrees Celsius.Demography
Paraguarí has 22,154 inhabitants, from which 11,053 are men and 11,101 women, according to the 2002 census. In the urban area are 8,307 inhabitants and in the rural area are 13,847.Economy
The expansion of the agriculture and livestock industry of the region and an important road network makes of Paraguarí the main supplier of Asunción.It’s a commercial center for the agriculture products of its inhabitants. Also is an important learning center in the region.
There exist also quarries from which granite and kaolin are extracted.
Transportation
Paraguarí is 66 km away from AsunciónAsunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
following the Route 1 “Mariscal Francisco Solano López”.
To get to Paraguarí one can take an inter-urban bus at the Bus Terminal of Asunción
Asunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
, or at the Eusebio Ayala
Eusebio Ayala District
Eusebio Ayala is a district of the Cordillera Department, Paraguay. It is named after Eusebio Ayala, a former President of Paraguay. It is located approximately 72 km of the city of Asuncion, capital of the Republic of Paraguay....
Road, where a bus leaves for Paraguarí about every 15 minutes.
Coming from the east following the Route 2 you must take the Rogelio Benítez Road (7th km) after crossing the detour to Eusebio Ayala.
History
Was founded by Agustín Fernando de Pinedo, ordered by Charles the Third, Kind of Spain, after the banishment of the Jesuits in Paraguay, where he overtook their properties: The ranches “Tavapy” and “Campo Grande”.Many Spanish people moved to Paraguarí coming from Burgos and Andalucía.
The Company of Jesus in the 7th century established in Paraguarí, in a great ranch until the banishment by the King Charles the Third.
Tourism
Annual bullfights - “toro moñaroha” in Guaraní language - are organised alongside the city patrons' celebrations of Saint Thomas' day. The whole city participates in the event, making it an unmissable event.
Looking just beyond the city itself, the road between Paraguarí and Piribebuy
Piribebuy
Piribebuy is a district in the Cordillera Department of Paraguay. It is of spontaneous origin, though some attribute its founding to Martin Ledesma de Valderrama in 1636. Since its founding documents were burned during the War of the Triple Alliance, 8 March, 1636, was later appointed as its Day of...
is one of the prettiest of the country, connecting numerous tourist locations across a unique landscape of hills and brooks only a few miles away from Asunción
Asunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
. One of them is the Mbatovi
Eco Reserva Mbatoví
The Eco-reserva Mbatoví is a protected area and nature reserve located in the Paraguarí Department, Paraguay, in the middle of the Cordillera de los Altos, between Paraguarí and Piribebuy, in the Central Litoral. The area was preserved by its owners to protect the biological diversity of this...
reservation, located 72 km away from Asunción following the road that connects the Routes 1 and 2, the roadhouses of Chololó, Pinamar, Piraretá and others.