Presidente Franco
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Presidente Franco is a district
of the Alto Paraná Department
, Paraguay
. Aside from rich exports in fruits and vegetables, Presidente Franco is well known for the falls of Monday.
It is a border port city in Paraguay
, located in the eastern sector of the country, along the Paraná River
, Alto Paraná Department
.
and Monday
, neighbor of Puerto Iguazú
, in Argentina, is called the "City of the Three Borders", since there converge the territories of the countries of Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina
.
Its name is in honor of Manuel Franco
, president of Paraguay in 1918.
Since the limits of Ciudad del Este
and Presidente Franco and are not distinguishable due to population growth in the area, they are integrated into all aspects, economic, educational, health, etc.
President Franco is considered a "dormitory town" because more than half of its residents active in the labor Ciudad del Este
, departmental capital of Alto Paraná.
, constitutes one of the largest ports in the region, especially for transporting timber and mate.
In 1974 declaring municipality of third category and in 1979 declared the first-class municipality. After several years of development and population increase, the city became the head of other river ports such as Puerto Indio, Hernandarias
, Marangatú and Carlos Antonio Lopez. He played an outstanding commercial paper, because it fell near the port major commercial products that came from the river port of Encarnación
.
City President Franco, in turn, is a sort of "mother of cities" in the department because it was the first to be founded. Within their district boundaries are two major attractions that are Monument Scientific Moises Bertoni
, botanical interest, ethnic and historic and beautiful Saltos del Monday
, natural wonder, station Tape Avirú and today the site of adventure sports.
Industry in the city includes dairy factories, oil palm and processing.
The park is used by tourists in the region for picnics, hikes and camps. Its nature is its own species of flora and fauna unique characteristics and very representative of the forested region of the former Alto Paraná.
The stone walls are ideal for tourists to be able to practice climbing and rappelling, surrounded by wild foliage, almost virgin to the hand of man. You can hike trails that cut through the park and go up the banks of the river, shortly after the waterfalls.
The beaches near the break are very busy during summer by tourists to placate the heat.
There are parties in March such as Festival of integration and the Brotherhood in the Tres Fronteras.
These attractions water joined several streams and major river Monday, which flow into the Parana but not before forming with its beautiful waters and giant leaps that captivate with their strength and imposing to visitors.
The Interior Atlantic Forest, which once covered the entire territory of Alto Paraná, is kept in large areas of state protection as the Monument Scientific Moses Bertoni, with its rich flora serve as a natural habitat for wild animals indigenous to the area.
The park may also serve to observe animals, birds and to contemplate nature. In their environment, in the region, four indigenous communities are settled. There are 40 families of the Guarani tribe who sell crafts in the museum Bertoni.
, on Route II "Mcal. Estigarribia "and then Route VII" Dr. Gaspar Rodriguez de France. " 7 km from Ciudad del Este.
Since Presidente Franco, following a road not paved south, you come to Los Cedrales.
is: São Paulo
, Brazil
Districts of Paraguay
||The departments of Paraguay are divided into districts .-List of districts:List of districts of Paraguay, showing the population and the department. This district was created after the 2002 Census....
of the Alto Paraná Department
Alto Paraná Department
Alto Paraná is a department in Paraguay. The capital is Ciudad del Este .The Alto Paraná department has experienced tremendous economic and population growth in the past 50 years...
, 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...
. Aside from rich exports in fruits and vegetables, Presidente Franco is well known for the falls of Monday.
It is a border port city 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 in the eastern sector of the country, along the Paraná River
Paraná River
The Paraná River is a river in south Central South America, running through Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina for some . It is second in length only to the Amazon River among South American rivers. The name Paraná is an abbreviation of the phrase "para rehe onáva", which comes from the Tupi language...
, Alto Paraná Department
Alto Paraná Department
Alto Paraná is a department in Paraguay. The capital is Ciudad del Este .The Alto Paraná department has experienced tremendous economic and population growth in the past 50 years...
.
Etymology
City located at the junction of rivers ParanaParaná River
The Paraná River is a river in south Central South America, running through Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina for some . It is second in length only to the Amazon River among South American rivers. The name Paraná is an abbreviation of the phrase "para rehe onáva", which comes from the Tupi language...
and Monday
Monday River
-References:*Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993.*...
, neighbor of Puerto Iguazú
Puerto Iguazú
Puerto Iguazú is a frontier city in the province of Misiones, Argentina. With a population of 82.227 ,it is the fifth largest city in the Province, after Posadas, Oberá, Eldorado and San Vicente....
, in Argentina, is called the "City of the Three Borders", since there converge the territories of the countries of Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
.
Its name is in honor of Manuel Franco
Manuel Franco
Manuel Franco was President of Paraguay. He was a model citizen and illustrious teacher.-Childhood and Youth:Doctor Manuel Franco was born in Concepción on June 9, 1871 in times of the government of Cirilo Antonio Rivarola...
, president of Paraguay in 1918.
Weather
The average annual temperature is 21 °C, the highest reaches 38 °C and the minimum 0 °C. The highest annual amount of the country in rainfall occurs in the region of Alto Paraná.Demography
Presidente Franco has a total of 68,242 inhabitants, whom 33,998 are male and 34,245 are women, according to the Directorate General of Statistics, Census and Surveys.Since the limits of Ciudad del Este
Ciudad del Este
Ciudad del Este is the second largest city in Paraguay and capital of Alto Paraná department, located at the Rio Paraná....
and Presidente Franco and are not distinguishable due to population growth in the area, they are integrated into all aspects, economic, educational, health, etc.
President Franco is considered a "dormitory town" because more than half of its residents active in the labor Ciudad del Este
Ciudad del Este
Ciudad del Este is the second largest city in Paraguay and capital of Alto Paraná department, located at the Rio Paraná....
, departmental capital of Alto Paraná.
History
The city was founded in 1929 by Don Vicente Matiauda, near Ciudad del EsteCiudad del Este
Ciudad del Este is the second largest city in Paraguay and capital of Alto Paraná department, located at the Rio Paraná....
, constitutes one of the largest ports in the region, especially for transporting timber and mate.
In 1974 declaring municipality of third category and in 1979 declared the first-class municipality. After several years of development and population increase, the city became the head of other river ports such as Puerto Indio, Hernandarias
Hernandarias
Hernandarias may refer to:* Hernando Arias de Saavedra, the first American-born governor in South America.* Hernandarias District, in Alto Paraná department, in Paraguay.* The Hernandarias Subfluvial Tunnel, joining Santa Fe and Paraná, in Argentina....
, Marangatú and Carlos Antonio Lopez. He played an outstanding commercial paper, because it fell near the port major commercial products that came from the river port of Encarnación
Encarnación, Paraguay
Encarnación is the capital city of the Paraguayan department of Itapúa, located at the south of the department, on the right-hand shore of the Paraná River, opposite Posadas, Argentina...
.
City President Franco, in turn, is a sort of "mother of cities" in the department because it was the first to be founded. Within their district boundaries are two major attractions that are Monument Scientific Moises Bertoni
Moisés Santiago Bertoni
Mosè Giacomo Bertoni or Moisés Santiago Bertoni was a Swiss botanist. He emigrated to South America in 1884 and lived in Paraguay from 1887 until he died in 1929....
, botanical interest, ethnic and historic and beautiful Saltos del Monday
Saltos del Monday
-Location:The Municipal Park Monday and its main attraction, the break of Monday, are located in the District of Presidente Franco, Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay, located between 25 ° 33'40, 6 and 54 ° 38'00,1 latitude, occupying an area of .-Weather:...
, natural wonder, station Tape Avirú and today the site of adventure sports.
Economy
Because of the variety of trees several sawmills operate in the area. The production of soybeans is also very important.Industry in the city includes dairy factories, oil palm and processing.
Tourism
Presidente Franco is a rich area on vegetation and wildlife, some of the attractions are:- 'Salto del Monday: according remarkable natural spectacle that has a long history, it was one of the stations prehispánic route of the Guarani. The break of more than 40 meters high consists of three main falls complementary with other minors who rushed near the mouth of the River Monday, one of the major tributaries of the Paraná River. It is a beautiful spectacle with its white foam and steam caused by the impact of water with rocks and bushes that surround Monday River can be viewed from a system of walkways and viewpoints in a beautiful and well cared natural park.
The park is used by tourists in the region for picnics, hikes and camps. Its nature is its own species of flora and fauna unique characteristics and very representative of the forested region of the former Alto Paraná.
The stone walls are ideal for tourists to be able to practice climbing and rappelling, surrounded by wild foliage, almost virgin to the hand of man. You can hike trails that cut through the park and go up the banks of the river, shortly after the waterfalls.
The beaches near the break are very busy during summer by tourists to placate the heat.
- 'About Paraná River at the mouth of Iguazu RiverIguazu RiverThe Iguazu River is a river in Brazil and Argentina. It is an important tributary of the Paraná River. The Iguazu River is long, with a drainage basin of .-Course:...
, "Viewpoint", where can be seen from the boundary pillars in the colors of the three countries. You can cross the river in a raft to reach Argentina.
- 'Museum Moisés Bertoni, a unique place, where they are housed his research work on the Paraguayan rich flora, this museum was recently restored. This protected area has 199 hectares which can be seen in the legacies of wise Bertoni in botanyBotanyBotany, plant science, or plant biology is a branch of biology that involves the scientific study of plant life. Traditionally, botany also included the study of fungi, algae and viruses...
, zoologyZoologyZoology |zoölogy]]), is the branch of biology that relates to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct...
, meteorologyMeteorologyMeteorology is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere. Studies in the field stretch back millennia, though significant progress in meteorology did not occur until the 18th century. The 19th century saw breakthroughs occur after observing networks developed across several countries...
, anthropologyAnthropologyAnthropology is the study of humanity. It has origins in the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. The term "anthropology" is from the Greek anthrōpos , "man", understood to mean mankind or humanity, and -logia , "discourse" or "study", and was first used in 1501 by German...
and other sciences. It is located on the banks of the Paraná River. Here we guard a small area of the Atlantic forests of the Paraná River; there are some nascent water and waterfalls. There are also essays, agroforest experimental investigations, it is estimated that about 60% of plant species were introduced by Moises BertoniMoisés Santiago BertoniMosè Giacomo Bertoni or Moisés Santiago Bertoni was a Swiss botanist. He emigrated to South America in 1884 and lived in Paraguay from 1887 until he died in 1929....
. The ethnicity Mbya sits north of the region.
- 'Milestone of the Tres Fronteras, 3 km from the city center, on site join the two rivers, Paraguay and Iguaçu and three countries, Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina.
There are parties in March such as Festival of integration and the Brotherhood in the Tres Fronteras.
Nature and environmental education
The Paraná River, one of the most plentiful in the world, offers in Ciudad President Franco scenarios of great beauty.These attractions water joined several streams and major river Monday, which flow into the Parana but not before forming with its beautiful waters and giant leaps that captivate with their strength and imposing to visitors.
The Interior Atlantic Forest, which once covered the entire territory of Alto Paraná, is kept in large areas of state protection as the Monument Scientific Moses Bertoni, with its rich flora serve as a natural habitat for wild animals indigenous to the area.
The park may also serve to observe animals, birds and to contemplate nature. In their environment, in the region, four indigenous communities are settled. There are 40 families of the Guarani tribe who sell crafts in the museum Bertoni.
How to get there
You reach the city, located 341 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...
, on Route II "Mcal. Estigarribia "and then Route VII" Dr. Gaspar Rodriguez de France. " 7 km from Ciudad del Este.
Since Presidente Franco, following a road not paved south, you come to Los Cedrales.
Sister city
Presidente Franco's sister cityTown twinning
Twin towns and sister cities are two of many terms used to describe the cooperative agreements between towns, cities, and even counties in geographically and politically distinct areas to promote cultural and commercial ties.- Terminology :...
is: São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, Brazil