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Quiíndy
Quiíndy ''(Paraguayan Guaraní, Guaraní: Ki'indy)'' is a city and district in the Paraguarí Department of Paraguay, 103 kilometers from Asunción. The city is located on Route 1 "Mariscal Francisco Solano López". The city is bordered by several crystalline streams, including the Tobatingua and the Yacareby. Near the city is the well-known Ypoá lake, a natural reserve highly rich in fauna and flora, one of the most important of the country. Area This district has an area of 885 square kilometers, a total population of 19,643 inhabitants and a population density of 22.70 inhabitants per square kilometer. Economy His population dedicates the most to the cattle and agricultural production, outstanding in the cultivation of sugar-cane that makes it famous for its Paraguayan "caña". Also has cultivation of grapes, cotton, manioc, also works in stock-breeding of cows, sheep, pigs and horses. Quiíndy is known for the manufacture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ypoá National Park
Ypoá National Park (), encompassing Lake Ypoá, is a protected area in Paraguay. It was established by Executive Decree No. 43,681 on 29 May 1992. The park's objectives include the preservation and protection of the wetlands of Ñeembucú, along with the biodiversity of ecosystems and characteristic species. It also safeguards natural landscapes of exceptional beauty. Geography The park lies between the departments of Paraguarí Department, Paraguarí, Central Department, Central, and Ñeembucú Department, Ñeembucú, covering portions of the districts of Caapucú, Villa Oliva, San Roque González de Santa Cruz, and Quiíndy. It has a total area of and is located 150 km from Asunción. History The area has been occupied for a long time. Evidence of this can be found on the eastern side of the lake, where lines of mollusk shell middens, predominantly from the species ''Ampullaria'' and ''Diplodon'', as well as campfire sites made by former inhabitants, are present. Enviro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |