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Fernando de la Mora (Paraguay)
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Fernando de la Mora is a city located in the Central Department
, and is part of the metropolitan area of Asunción
, Paraguay
. With some 160,000 inhabitants, the city is one of the most populated of the country.
The city is divided in two regions: the South area and the North area, with a total surface of 21 square kilometers. It is crossed from North to South by a many paved streets and avenues, such as Zavala Cue, Pitiantuta, 10 de Julio, Las Residentas, among others.
It has a total number of 62 green spaces.
It has a sports center, a football court for national and international games, 20 public schools and about 30 private schools. Among the public schools is the “Dr. Fernando de la Mora” National E.M.D. School; this school has about 3,000 students that assist at morning afternoon or night classes. Currently is the biggest school in the city and it has its own sports center. Another school the “Dr. Eligio Ayala” School of Infirmary, that provides elementary, basic, and superior education.
, one of the fathers of Paraguayan independence from Spain
.
It was called Zavala Cué because in the area was settled an important state belonging a family of last name Zavala. This establishment was part of a group of 10 great states in the area.
The population of Zavala Cué kept growing and the authorities of San Lorenzo did not manifest interest in supporting the development of the city, which made the population very unhappy, so they decided to transform it into a competitive and progressive city.
Then, thanks to the neighbors’ organization an independent municipality was created. The request was granted in 1939 by the government of Félix Paiva
, on February 28.
Since 1950, Fernando de la Mora is an independent district of the Central Department
, which now has 18 districts. This city is today called “The city of the new millennia”.
This city has a large commercial sector; practically nothing is left of the old farming community. Today there are many small and medium industries, especially those that work in the metallurgic and chemical sector.
Fernando de la Mora has become a dormitory town as many commute to work in Asunción.
Fernando de la Mora has a modern Municipal Theatre located in the center of the city. This important cultural center is place for numerous events of art in Paraguay. The Municipality of Fernando de la Mora promotes the development of culture with classes of artistic education.
As part of the popular religion, this city celebrates the festivity in honor to the Miraculous Medal every September 27. Another special date is January 6, day of Saint Baltazar.
An historical museum is located in one of the oldest houses in the city, right next to the Municipality building. There are exhibit more than 1300 objects and 100 photographs of the War against the Triple Alliance
and the Chaco War
. The museum offers guided visits and historical texts specially elaborated for the students and other visitors.
. This group of people settled in a neighborhood called Loma Campamento de Fernando de la Mora and until today they keep the traditions of their origins. A very interesting thing about then are the dances that clearly have a very distinctive African-American rhythm. These dances are performed in the annual festival organized every January 6 in honor to the Patron Saint, St. Baltazar. This celebration is called the festivity of “Kamba Cuá”.
This parish church is the result of the combined work of many people, among is Enrique José Veldman, first priest of the parish church, who destined the First Book of two hundred pages to the baptisms made, that book is still in the church, in the archive, preserved as a historical relic.
The first bell of the church was donated by Teodosia Vda. De Gómez, the images of the passion, ornaments, stations and the sacrarium were donated by the Florentín Peña family, who brought them from Buenos Aires
, Argentina
, where they were sent to do diplomatic work.
A commission formed in 1938 was in charge of building the new temple twice as big as the previous one. Part of the first altar had to be knocked down to do the enlargement. This work was made by the architect Anderson Castorino. The constructions of a little parish school that still functions started in times of the administration of Priest Di Perna.
The city is 9 kilometers away from Downtown Asunción
, through Route No. 2 “Mariscal Estigarribia”
. Other routes of access are "Avenida Mariscal Lopez" and "Avenida Fernando de la Mora" which connects Asunción with Fernando de la Mora and other cities such as Ypane, Ñemby and Villa Elisa.
, Brazil
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
, United States
Central Department
Central is a department in Paraguay. The capital is Areguá. With its 1,929,834 inhabitants it is the most populated of the 17 departments of Paraguay.-Boundaries:*North: the departments of Cordillera and Presidente Hayes....
, and is part of the metropolitan area 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...
, 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...
. With some 160,000 inhabitants, the city is one of the most populated of the country.
The city is divided in two regions: the South area and the North area, with a total surface of 21 square kilometers. It is crossed from North to South by a many paved streets and avenues, such as Zavala Cue, Pitiantuta, 10 de Julio, Las Residentas, among others.
It has a total number of 62 green spaces.
It has a sports center, a football court for national and international games, 20 public schools and about 30 private schools. Among the public schools is the “Dr. Fernando de la Mora” National E.M.D. School; this school has about 3,000 students that assist at morning afternoon or night classes. Currently is the biggest school in the city and it has its own sports center. Another school the “Dr. Eligio Ayala” School of Infirmary, that provides elementary, basic, and superior education.
Toponymy
The city was once called Zavala Cue. Nowadays it takes its name of Fernando de la MoraFernando de la Mora (politician)
Fernando de la Mora was one of the founding fathers of the Independence of Paraguay. He participated in the defense of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata against English Invasions between 1806 and 1807....
, one of the fathers of Paraguayan independence from Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
.
Demography
This city has a population that is 100% urban. It has 162,652 inhabitants in total, 77,609 men and 85,042 women, according to information provided by the General Direction of Polls, Statistics and Census.Climate
The climate is hot with a temperature that reaches 40°C in summer and that in winter drops to 0°C. The annual average is 22°C.History
Fernando de la Mora used to be part of the district of San Lorenzo del Campo Grande and its population dedicated mostly to the farming activity. By then, it was called Zavala Cué and there were plantations of vegetables and fruit trees, as well as breeding of farm animals. This activity was oriented to satisfy the necessities of Asunción.It was called Zavala Cué because in the area was settled an important state belonging a family of last name Zavala. This establishment was part of a group of 10 great states in the area.
The population of Zavala Cué kept growing and the authorities of San Lorenzo did not manifest interest in supporting the development of the city, which made the population very unhappy, so they decided to transform it into a competitive and progressive city.
Then, thanks to the neighbors’ organization an independent municipality was created. The request was granted in 1939 by the government of Félix Paiva
Félix Paiva
Félix Paiva was Paraguayan politician from the Liberal Party.He studied law and worked as university teacher, rector of the University and president of the Supreme Court...
, on February 28.
Since 1950, Fernando de la Mora is an independent district of the Central Department
Central Department
Central is a department in Paraguay. The capital is Areguá. With its 1,929,834 inhabitants it is the most populated of the 17 departments of Paraguay.-Boundaries:*North: the departments of Cordillera and Presidente Hayes....
, which now has 18 districts. This city is today called “The city of the new millennia”.
Economy
Fernando de la Mora has become a dormitory town as many commute to work in Asunción.
Art and culture
As part of the popular religion, this city celebrates the festivity in honor to the Miraculous Medal every September 27. Another special date is January 6, day of Saint Baltazar.
An historical museum is located in one of the oldest houses in the city, right next to the Municipality building. There are exhibit more than 1300 objects and 100 photographs of the War against the Triple Alliance
War of the Triple Alliance
The Paraguayan War , also known as War of the Triple Alliance , was a military conflict in South America fought from 1864 to 1870 between Paraguay and the Triple Alliance of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay...
and the Chaco War
Chaco War
The Chaco War was fought between Bolivia and Paraguay over control of the northern part of the Gran Chaco region of South America, which was incorrectly thought to be rich in oil. It is also referred to as La Guerra de la Sed in literary circles for being fought in the semi-arid Chaco...
. The museum offers guided visits and historical texts specially elaborated for the students and other visitors.
Main sights
Fernando de la Mora has several places of touristic interest. Among them are the neighborhood “6 de Enero” in which are settled the descendants of the first population of African origin that arrived in Paraguay with Gervasio ArtigasJosé Gervasio Artigas
José Gervasio Artigas is a national hero of Uruguay, sometimes called "the father of Uruguayan nationhood".-Early life:Artigas was born in Montevideo on June 19, 1764...
. This group of people settled in a neighborhood called Loma Campamento de Fernando de la Mora and until today they keep the traditions of their origins. A very interesting thing about then are the dances that clearly have a very distinctive African-American rhythm. These dances are performed in the annual festival organized every January 6 in honor to the Patron Saint, St. Baltazar. This celebration is called the festivity of “Kamba Cuá”.
Parish Church of the Miraculous Medal
After the foundation of the city Fernando de la Mora on July 19, 1942, started the history of the Parish Church of the Miraculous Medal.This parish church is the result of the combined work of many people, among is Enrique José Veldman, first priest of the parish church, who destined the First Book of two hundred pages to the baptisms made, that book is still in the church, in the archive, preserved as a historical relic.
The first bell of the church was donated by Teodosia Vda. De Gómez, the images of the passion, ornaments, stations and the sacrarium were donated by the Florentín Peña family, who brought them from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, Argentina
Argentina
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, where they were sent to do diplomatic work.
A commission formed in 1938 was in charge of building the new temple twice as big as the previous one. Part of the first altar had to be knocked down to do the enlargement. This work was made by the architect Anderson Castorino. The constructions of a little parish school that still functions started in times of the administration of Priest Di Perna.
Transportation
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...
, through Route No. 2 “Mariscal Estigarribia”
Route 2 (Paraguay)
National Route 2 is one of the most important highways in Paraguay, which runs from Asunción to Caaguazu Department's capital, Coronel Oviedo. Crossing the departments of Central, Cordillera and Caaguazu...
. Other routes of access are "Avenida Mariscal Lopez" and "Avenida Fernando de la Mora" which connects Asunción with Fernando de la Mora and other cities such as Ypane, Ñemby and Villa Elisa.
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