Buena Vista, Paraguay

Buena Vista

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Coordinates: 26°10′52″S 56°04′59″W / 26.18111°S 56.08306°W / -26.18111; -56.08306Coordinates: 26°10′52″S 56°04′59″W / 26.18111°S 56.08306°W / -26.18111; -56.08306
Country Paraguay
Department Caazapá
Founded June 25, 1945
Government
  Intendente Municipal Estanislao Silvero (PLRA)
Area
  Total 126 km2 (49 sq mi)
Elevation 138 m (453 ft)
Population (2008)
  Total 5.340 inhab
  Density 43/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zone -4 Gmt
Postal code 5990

Buena Vista is a city in Paraguay, Caazapa department; the beginning of this city was the result of the new political division of the country on June 25, 1945.

Etymology

Its name describes the beautiful environment of the place.

Geography

Buena Vista is 266 km away from Asunción.

Weather

Temperatures range from 21°C to 37°C in summer, in winter the minimum is 1°C. This city is located in one of the regions with most precipitations, which is the reason why it is the best place for farming and cattle rising.

Demography

There is a total of 5.340 inhabitants, 2.773 are men and 2.567 women, according to Census 2002. In the urban area there are 1.416 people and the rural area, 3.924 people.

Economy

The main activity is farming and cattle rising.

Tourism

Wonderful landscapes which refer to the city's name "Buena Vista" (Good View) can be appreciated. Capiibary River is great for fishing.

How to get there

It is located 278 kilometres (173 mi) from Asunción, between San Juan Nepomuceno and Caazapá. From Asunción, take Route II "Mcal. José Félix Estigarribia" towards east. That route goes to Ciudad del Este.

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