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Paraguarí (city)
Paraguarí (; gn, Paraguari) 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. Retrieved 8 March 2010 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 , commanded by the General |
Countries Of The World
The following is a list providing an overview of sovereign states around the world with information on their status and recognition of their sovereignty. The 206 listed states can be divided into three categories based on membership within the United Nations System: 193 member states of the United Nations, UN member states, 2 United Nations General Assembly observers#Present non-member observers, UN General Assembly non-member observer states, and 11 other states. The ''sovereignty dispute'' column indicates states having undisputed sovereignty (188 states, of which there are 187 UN member states and 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state), states having disputed sovereignty (16 states, of which there are 6 UN member states, 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state, and 9 de facto states), and states having a political status of the Cook Islands and Niue, special political status (2 states, both in associated state, free association with New Zealand). Compi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of Paraguarí
The battle of Paraguarí took place on January 19, 1811, in Paraguarí, Paraguay, between the patriot army led by Manuel Belgrano and the Royalist army located in Paraguay led by Bernardo de Velasco. The battle would end with a Paraguayan victory; but it boosted confidence in the local population to declare themselves independent from both Buenos Aires patriots and royalists months later. Background At the outbreak of the May Revolution in Buenos Aires, capital of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, the government emerged from it, called (in Spanish) ''Junta Provisional Gubernativa de las Provincias del Río de la Plata a nombre del señor don Fernando VII'', invited other cities and provinces of the same to join the Revolution. The invitation, in fact, left no room for refusal, and every gesture in the sense of preserving the pre-revolutionary government was interpreted as hostile. The main threats came from Cordoba, Upper Peru, Montevideo and Asuncion. The first two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piribebuy
Piribebuy (in Guaraní, ''Pirĩvevúi'') is a town and 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 Paraguayan War, March 8, 1636, was later appointed as its Day of Establishment. Piribebuy is known for its Church "Dulce Nombre de Jesus", also known as "Ñandejará Guasu," and also has a small history museum dedicated to memorabilia from the War of Triple Alliance, explaining Piribebuy's large role in the war, as well as memorabilia from the Chaco War and Colonial Times. History Formally known as ''Capilla Guasú'', Piribebuy does not have a known foundation date, due to its possible spontaneous origin, and because the official documentation was destroyed in grand battle of August 12, 1869. In early times used as a mail-post and spot to rest the horses, The Franciscan Gaspar de Medina constructed, in 1744, a church d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eusebio Ayala District
Eusebio Ayala is a city and 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. This city lies on the right bank of the stream Piribebuy, being axis road from where routes depart inside and outside the department. It is well known for being the birthplace of the famous Chipa Barrero and for being located next to the fields of Acosta Ñú, where children were slain in a battle during the Paraguayan War (1864 to 1870). Surface This district has a length of 338 km{{sup, 2, with a population of approximately 20,843 inhabitants., Of which nearly 40% of the people living in urban areas, its population's density is 67.22 persons per square kilometers. Municipality Eusebio Ayala was founded by Governor Carlos Morphi in the year 1770 under the name Barrero Grande. Previously, it was called the San Roque and Barrero ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mercado De Paraguari Frutas
Mercado is the Portuguese and Spanish word for ''market''. It may refer to: Public markets * Mercado de las Carnes, a former meat market in Ponce, Puerto Rico * Mercado Central, Valencia, a public market in Valencia, Spain * Mercado Central de Santiago, the central market of Santiago de Chile * Mercado Jamaica, Mexico City, a traditional market in Mexico City * Mercado Modelo (Montevideo), a central fruit and vegetable wholesale market in Montevideo * Mercado de Sonora, a traditional market in Mexico City People with the surname * Jerges Mercado Suárez, Bolivian politician * Juan Miguel Mercado, Spanish cyclist * Luis Edgardo Mercado Jarrín, Peruvian politician * Gabriel Mercado, Argentine footballer * Joseph Mercado, Filipino academic * Mai Mercado (born 1980), Danish politician * Melinda Mercado, American soccer player * Noel Kempff Mercado, Bolivian biologist * Oscar Mercado, baseball player * Scarleth Mercado, Nicaraguan weightlifter * Walter Mercado, Puerto Rican astrologe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yaguarón
Yaguarón is a city in Paraguay, located at the base of Yaguarón Hill in the Yaguarón District of Paraguarí Department, from the capital Asunción. The town began as a Franciscan reservation for the Guaraní Indians. It contains a famous and visually stunning church, the building of which, led by Fray Alonso de Buenaventura, started in 1640 and took 60 years to complete. Yaguarón is also notable as the birthplace of José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia, dictator of Paraguay 1814–1840, whose strong authoritarianism earned him the name ''El Supremo.'' His house is now a museum – located only 200 or so meters from the church. Toponymy In the beginning the city was called Jaguarú, which means in Guaraní mythology an enormous dog or jaguar that inhabited the region. History Located in the foot of a hill with the same name, the city started as a Franciscan Mission with the Guaraní population. In 1600, Fray Alonso de Buenaventura and his followers built an imposing ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carapeguá
Carapeguá (, ''Guaraní: Karapegua'') is a city and ''district'' of the Paraguarí Department, Paraguay, located 84 km from Asunción. It was founded in 1725. Settled by the Caañabé river and over the Route 1 "Mariscal Francisco Solano López", the Carapeguá district is located near the legendary Ypoá lake. It is also known as the "Caañabé's Pearl". Area This district has an area of 435 square kilometers, populated by approximately 32,939 inhabitants and with a population density of 75,72 inhabitants per square kilometer. Economy Carapeguá is known as the capital of the ''poyvi'' (the Guaraní word for "thread") because of its fine artisan production in objects made of threads like blankets, ponchos, sheets, hammocks and others. They are made with a technique popularly called "poyvi" in which old looms are used. The inhabitants are dedicated to agricultural and cattle activities, and also to the cultivation of sugar-cane. In cattle production, they stock-breed co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acahay
Acahay is a town and ''distrito'' in the Paraguarí department of Paraguay Paraguay (; ), officially the Republic of Paraguay ( es, República del Paraguay, links=no; gn, Tavakuairetã Paraguái, links=si), is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to th .... At the 2017 census it had a population of 16,264. Retrieved 8 March 2010 References Sources [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sapucaí
Sapucai is a town in the Paraguarí department of Paraguay Paraguay (; ), officially the Republic of Paraguay ( es, República del Paraguay, links=no; gn, Tavakuairetã Paraguái, links=si), is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to th .... Sources World Gazeteer: Paraguay– World-Gazetteer.comndash; Mention of Sapucai steam locomotive workshop in UK's Parliament YouTube– Video of Sapucai steam locomotive workshop {{DEFAULTSORT:Sapucai Populated places in the Paraguarí Department ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Escobar District
Escobar is a town in Escobar District, Paraguarí Department of Paraguay, located some 14 km Paraguarí by Route Villarrica in Paraguarí. Etymology The town took this name in honor of President Gral. Patricio Escobar. He was one of the heroes of the Paraguayan War and president of Paraguay in the late 19th century. Before its founding by decree, was called "Yukeri." Weather The average temperature is 21 °C, the highest in 39 the summer and the lowest in winter, 2. Demography Escobar has a total of 8,815 inhabitants, of which 4,645 males and 4,170 females, according to estimates by the Directorate General of Statistics, Census and Surveys. Economy Mainly dedicated to agriculture: cotton, corn, bean, manioc, sugarcane, and sweet potato. Another economic activity is also cattle rising. Colleges * Elementary School No. 669 "Lic. Rosa Marin de Gamarra" * School "Emancipación Nacional" Transportation Escobar is located 78 km from Asuncion and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pirayú
Pirayú is a town in the Paraguarí department of Paraguay Paraguay (; ), officially the Republic of Paraguay ( es, República del Paraguay, links=no; gn, Tavakuairetã Paraguái, links=si), is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to th .... Sources World Gazeteer: Paraguay– World-Gazetteer.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Pirayu Populated places in the Paraguarí Department ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesuits
The Society of Jesus ( la, Societas Iesu; abbreviation: SJ), also known as the Jesuits (; la, Iesuitæ), is a religious order (Catholic), religious order of clerics regular of pontifical right for men in the Catholic Church headquartered in Rome. It was founded in 1540 by Ignatius of Loyola and six companions, with the approval of Pope Paul III. The society is engaged in evangelization and apostolic ministry in 112 nations. Jesuits work in education, research, and cultural pursuits. Jesuits also give retreats, minister in hospitals and parishes, sponsor direct social and humanitarian ministries, and promote Ecumenism, ecumenical dialogue. The Society of Jesus is consecrated under the patron saint, patronage of Madonna della Strada, a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and it is led by a Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Superior General. The headquarters of the society, its Curia, General Curia, is in Rome. The historic curia of Ignatius is now part of the attached to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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