San Pedro del Paraná
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San Pedro del Paraná is a town in the Itapúa
department of Paraguay
.
This village is far 360 km of the country's capital Asunción
by Route No. 1 Mariscal Francisco Solano López
which, in turn, reaches Encarnación
.
. It has plains and hills suitable for farming and animal husbandry.
He provided food and produce, while consolidating the new farms of the families who came to populate the place.
Of the remaining initial time there are many testimonies and perhaps some remnants of buildings still stand. In the downtown area, around Epifanio Mendez Fleitas square you can see interesting examples of architecture of yesteryear Paraguayan: homes with adobe walls, ceilings and palms, with openings system pitons.
There are buildings that maintain the guidelines with typical colonial corridors supported by wooden pillars. And also appear mansions facades reminiscent of the presence of Italian immigrants in place, which persisted because the owners take care of this heritage.
There are some sacred images carved with faces solemn and thoughtful, they remain as a testimony of faith of the first settlers.
In view is the Virgen del Rosario and, in a side altar, is located a set of Christ Crucified with San Juan and the Virgin of Seven Sorrows. Kept inside the temple remain the Lord of Las Palmas, San Miguel Archangel
,Jesus Christ, San Pedro
and other saints of Franciscan
origin, which, however, many villagers attribute originated in the Holy of workshops Jesuits.
(1865–1870); came when fleeing persecution of the soldiers Brazilians.
Another version relates that there were installed the forces of General Dr. Manuel Belgrano
, in their advance towards the city of Asunción
, in the year 1811. Both legends testify to the nobility, the hospitality and meekness of the locals.
Isla Yobai is the place where the hostel was General José Gervasio Artigas
. Around 1940, the Uruguayan priest Armando di Perna collected trophies and personal effects of eastern patriot that simple peasants had preserved with admiration.
The company Noviretá (formerly Bobiretá, in tribute to Bob chieftain) lays the old rail station.
sesame
soy corn
manioc.
Among professionals in the district are civil servants, teachers and a few artisans who work the fabric of ao po'i and other embroidery.
, which is without pavement in this area.
This district has 74 companies and 12 settlements with more than 500 km of roads.
The two main streets of San Pedro del Paraná: Captain Nicanor Torales and Captain Fulgencio Leguizamón, are cobbled, like some cross, a total of 6 blocks.
The internal roads and embankments facilitate the intercom of the districts and transit flow of people and cargo.
There are modern bus transportation for the relocation of villagers to the capital, the departmental capital and other parts of the country.
provides electricity service since 1984. It has a hospital district.
There are 4 elementary schools: Enrique Solano López, Parroquial San Juan Bosco, San Miguel and Juan Javier Romero.
At the secondary level: National School Capitán Nicanor Torales and Agricultural College.
There are two stations:
The Catholic University
offers careers as History, Mathematics and Accountants. They are also empowered subsidiaries of the Polytechnic University of Paraguay and artists and the UTCD.
The Centro Social Alicia Elisa Lynch was founded in 1953 which gathers the society of San Pedro del Paraná.
Mendez Fleitas was also a great poet and composer. Some of his musical works were, Serenata, Che Jazmín and Che mbo'eharépe.
Gregorio Cabrera was born here too.
In this district was born the current elected president, Fernando Lugo whose period will be until 2013.
Its population density is 39.43 inhabitants. / km2
Making a relationship with the district's total population can be seen that 81.61% of the population is settled in rural areas.
Of the total 34,742 inhabitants, the number of males was 18,286 and women's 16,456.
The activity of the settlers is purely agricultural-livestock. Small industries such as carpentry, bakery production of clothing, etc. can be found.
This ridge is the highest point in the region and is one of the most important biodiversity reserves of Paraguay. It is the life of more than 100 endemic bird species endangered by the growing disappearance of forests.
The Tebicuary River Basin and its hundreds of streams and tributaries make up one of the fresh water reserves most important in the region.
, which in turn connects with Encarnación and Asunción.
From Ciudad del Este on Route 6
through Route "Graneros del Sur"passing by Guazu Ygua to San Pedro del Paraná.
Itapúa Department
Itapúa is a department in the southern region of Paraguay. The capital is the city of Encarnación. It is divided into 30 districts, making it the department with the most districts in the country.-History:...
department of 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...
.
This village is far 360 km of 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...
by Route No. 1 Mariscal Francisco Solano López
Route 1 (Paraguay)
National Route 1 is one of the most important and one of the first highways in Paraguay, which runs from the capital city, Asunción to Itapua Department's capital, Encarnación. Crossing the departments of Central, Paraguarí, Misiones and Itapua...
which, in turn, reaches 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...
.
Geography
The district of San Pedro del Paraná is located in the northern sector of Department of ItapúaItapúa Department
Itapúa is a department in the southern region of Paraguay. The capital is the city of Encarnación. It is divided into 30 districts, making it the department with the most districts in the country.-History:...
. It has plains and hills suitable for farming and animal husbandry.
Weather
This is the coldest area in the country because of its location at the highest tip southern. It is also a region without elevations which slow the south wind. On the other hand, it maintains constant as a large percentage of moisture. Its average temperature does not reach 21 °C and the minimum can reach -4 degrees Celsius in coastal areas of Parana. In summer only rarely reaches 39 °C. The average rainfall is 1,700 millimeters per year, being October, the rainiest month.Demography
Aspects of the population in the district of San Pedro del Paraná.- Population Less than 15 years, 42.1%.
- Average number of children per woman, 3.5 children.
- Percentage of illiterates in the district, 8.0%.
- Percentage of population occupation in the primary sector, 23.6.
- Percentage of population occupation in the secondary sector, 27.6%.
- Percentage of population occupation in the tertiary sector, 47.1%.
- Percentage of population occupation in agricultural work, 22.8%.
- Percentage of homes that have electric service, 94.7%.
- Percentage of homes with running water, 33.8%.
Population Unsatisfied Basic Needs
- Percentage of people with unsatisfied basic needs in access to education, 7.9%.
- Percentage of people with unsatisfied basic needs in health infrastructure, 21.1%.
- Percentage of people with unsatisfied basic needs as housing, 31.2%.
- Percentage of people with unsatisfied basic needs in subsistence capacity, 20.1%.
History
San Pedro del Paraná was founded on June 29, 1789 with the presence of the then Spanish governor Joaquin Alós y Bru. The foundation received the accompaniment of Bob chieftain, who dominated this area.He provided food and produce, while consolidating the new farms of the families who came to populate the place.
Of the remaining initial time there are many testimonies and perhaps some remnants of buildings still stand. In the downtown area, around Epifanio Mendez Fleitas square you can see interesting examples of architecture of yesteryear Paraguayan: homes with adobe walls, ceilings and palms, with openings system pitons.
There are buildings that maintain the guidelines with typical colonial corridors supported by wooden pillars. And also appear mansions facades reminiscent of the presence of Italian immigrants in place, which persisted because the owners take care of this heritage.
An Ancient Heritage
The church of St. Peter the Apostle is site of worship of patron of the community. The old building underwent major expansions, retaining walls, wood and an interesting main gate.There are some sacred images carved with faces solemn and thoughtful, they remain as a testimony of faith of the first settlers.
In view is the Virgen del Rosario and, in a side altar, is located a set of Christ Crucified with San Juan and the Virgin of Seven Sorrows. Kept inside the temple remain the Lord of Las Palmas, San Miguel Archangel
Michael (archangel)
Michael , Micha'el or Mîkhā'ēl; , Mikhaḗl; or Míchaël; , Mīkhā'īl) is an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic teachings. Roman Catholics, Anglicans, and Lutherans refer to him as Saint Michael the Archangel and also simply as Saint Michael...
,Jesus Christ, San Pedro
Saint Peter
Saint Peter or Simon Peter was an early Christian leader, who is featured prominently in the New Testament Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. The son of John or of Jonah and from the village of Bethsaida in the province of Galilee, his brother Andrew was also an apostle...
and other saints of Franciscan
Franciscan
Most Franciscans are members of Roman Catholic religious orders founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. Besides Roman Catholic communities, there are also Old Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, ecumenical and Non-denominational Franciscan communities....
origin, which, however, many villagers attribute originated in the Holy of workshops Jesuits.
Historic Sites
This district is rich in historic sites. A company called Campamento Cué. They report that the place had camped the residentas during the War of the Triple AllianceWar 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...
(1865–1870); came when fleeing persecution of the soldiers Brazilians.
Another version relates that there were installed the forces of General Dr. 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 their advance towards the city 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...
, in the year 1811. Both legends testify to the nobility, the hospitality and meekness of the locals.
Isla Yobai is the place where the hostel was General José Gervasio Artigas
José 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...
. Around 1940, the Uruguayan priest Armando di Perna collected trophies and personal effects of eastern patriot that simple peasants had preserved with admiration.
The company Noviretá (formerly Bobiretá, in tribute to Bob chieftain) lays the old rail station.
Economy
The population of San Pedro del Paraná is devoted mostly to agriculture. They grow cottonCotton
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium. The fiber is almost pure cellulose. The botanical purpose of cotton fiber is to aid in seed dispersal....
sesame
Sesame
Sesame is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum. Numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India. It is widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds, which grow in pods....
soy corn
Maize
Maize known in many English-speaking countries as corn or mielie/mealie, is a grain domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica in prehistoric times. The leafy stalk produces ears which contain seeds called kernels. Though technically a grain, maize kernels are used in cooking as a vegetable...
manioc.
Among professionals in the district are civil servants, teachers and a few artisans who work the fabric of ao po'i and other embroidery.
Ways and Means of Communication
For the District of San Pedro del Paraná, communication is the most important land route No. 8Route 8 (Paraguay)
National Route 8 is a highway in Paraguay, which runs from San Estanislao to Coronel Bogado. It mainly connects the north and the south regions of the Región Oriental of Paraguay...
, which is without pavement in this area.
This district has 74 companies and 12 settlements with more than 500 km of roads.
The two main streets of San Pedro del Paraná: Captain Nicanor Torales and Captain Fulgencio Leguizamón, are cobbled, like some cross, a total of 6 blocks.
The internal roads and embankments facilitate the intercom of the districts and transit flow of people and cargo.
There are modern bus transportation for the relocation of villagers to the capital, the departmental capital and other parts of the country.
Health and education
This village, located in Department of ItapúaItapúa Department
Itapúa is a department in the southern region of Paraguay. The capital is the city of Encarnación. It is divided into 30 districts, making it the department with the most districts in the country.-History:...
provides electricity service since 1984. It has a hospital district.
There are 4 elementary schools: Enrique Solano López, Parroquial San Juan Bosco, San Miguel and Juan Javier Romero.
At the secondary level: National School Capitán Nicanor Torales and Agricultural College.
There are two stations:
- Community Radio Tavañe'e.
- Radio San Pedro.
The Catholic University
Catholic University
A Catholic University is a private university run by the Catholic Church or by Catholic organizations like religious institutes. Those with closer ties to the Holy See are called pontifical universities....
offers careers as History, Mathematics and Accountants. They are also empowered subsidiaries of the Polytechnic University of Paraguay and artists and the UTCD.
The Centro Social Alicia Elisa Lynch was founded in 1953 which gathers the society of San Pedro del Paraná.
Important People
San Pedro del Paraná is the birthplace of poet, musician and political Paraguayan Epifanio Mendez Fleitas, who left deep scars on their way through life. Passionate about politics, came to occupy positions of public importance.Mendez Fleitas was also a great poet and composer. Some of his musical works were, Serenata, Che Jazmín and Che mbo'eharépe.
Gregorio Cabrera was born here too.
In this district was born the current elected president, Fernando Lugo whose period will be until 2013.
City Hall
At present, its mayor is Mr. Sixto Ramon Figueredo from the PLRA party for the period 2006 to 2010.Surface
The District of San Pedro del Paraná covers an area of 1,421 km² of territorial extension, with a total population by the year 2008 of 34,742 inhabitants.Its population density is 39.43 inhabitants. / km2
Population
According to data provided by the Directorate General of Census and Statistics Survey, the District of San Pedro del Paraná, has the following figures:Making a relationship with the district's total population can be seen that 81.61% of the population is settled in rural areas.
Of the total 34,742 inhabitants, the number of males was 18,286 and women's 16,456.
The activity of the settlers is purely agricultural-livestock. Small industries such as carpentry, bakery production of clothing, etc. can be found.
Limits
- To the north lies the Department of CaazapáCaazapá DepartmentCaazapá is a department in Paraguay. The capital is the city of Caazapá. Among Paraguayans, the department is well known for its orange and mandarin trees, and for its forest hills...
, to which San Pedro del Paraná is separated by the Tebicuary River. - Al southern districts are located Fram and La Paz.
- To the west lies the district General ArtigasGeneral ArtigasGeneral Artigas is a town in the Itapúa department of Paraguay.- Sources :* – World-Gazetteer.com...
. - To the east are located districts Alto VeráAlto VeráAlto Verá is a district and town in the Itapúa department of Paraguay.-Demography:The district has a total population of 13799, of which 529 lives in the urban area, according to the 2002 national census.-Location:...
and ObligadoObligadoObligado is a town in the Itapúa department of Paraguay.- Sources :* – World-Gazetteer.com...
.
Hydrography
The district of San Pedro del Paraná is watered Tebicuary River and streams of the following:- Arroyo Itá.
- Arroyo Tacuaru mi
- Arroyo Frazada
- Arroyo Benítez.
- Arroyo Poramoco
- Arroyo Tacuatí.
Tourism
Among the natural attractions of the region, a place that deserves special significance is the range of San Rafael, is located where the natural reserve park of San Rafael.This ridge is the highest point in the region and is one of the most important biodiversity reserves of Paraguay. It is the life of more than 100 endemic bird species endangered by the growing disappearance of forests.
The Tebicuary River Basin and its hundreds of streams and tributaries make up one of the fresh water reserves most important in the region.
How to get there
From the Central Bus Station part Asunción daily bus companies Tebicuary and La Yuteña get to San Pedro del Paraná. There is a path without pavement linking the city with Route 1Route 1 (Paraguay)
National Route 1 is one of the most important and one of the first highways in Paraguay, which runs from the capital city, Asunción to Itapua Department's capital, Encarnación. Crossing the departments of Central, Paraguarí, Misiones and Itapua...
, which in turn connects with Encarnación and Asunción.
From Ciudad del Este on Route 6
Route 6 (Paraguay)
National Route 6 is one of national highways of Paraguay. With a length of 247 km it mainly connects the second and third most populated cities in Paraguay, Ciudad del Este and Encarnación respectively...
through Route "Graneros del Sur"passing by Guazu Ygua to San Pedro del Paraná.