Puerto Casado (formerly known as La Victoria) is one of the 4 districts in
Alto Paraguay Department
Alto Paraguay (; ''Upper Paraguay'') is the least populous as well as a sparsely populated department of Paraguay. The capital is the town of Fuerte Olimpo.
In 1992, the Chaco Department was merged with Alto Paraguay.
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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 ...
. It includes the town of La Victoria or Puerto La Victoria, which has a population of around 7,800.
, formerly known as Angel Custodio. It was based on Enterprise Taninera Carlos Casado, which is also called "Puerto Casado." Elevated by district in 1973.
This was used as a port of transit for Paraguayan troops on their way to fight the Bolivians during the
Chaco War
The Chaco War ( es, link=no, Guerra del Chaco, gn, Cháko ÑorairõMennonites
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and Paraguayan soldiers passed, using the narrow-gauge trains of the Chaco Central railroad that extended 145 km west from the
River Paraguay
The Paraguay River (RÃo Paraguay in Spanish, Rio Paraguai in Portuguese, Ysyry Paraguái in Guarani) is a major river in south-central South America, running through Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina. It flows about from its headwaters in ...
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In Puerto Casado there are places of historical epoch of the
Chaco War
The Chaco War ( es, link=no, Guerra del Chaco, gn, Cháko ÑorairõConcepcion. Another boat that is here for the "Cacique II," which part of Asuncion for VallemÃ.
At Galvan Hill one can still see the old railroad tracks. Here
Emiliano R. Fernández
Emiliano Fernández Rivarola (August 8, 1894 – September 15, 1949) was a Paraguayan poet, musician, and soldier. He is the author of more than 2,000 poems and participated in the Chaco War as an infantryman.
Childhood and youth
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wrote his poem "The Fashion" in 1926. This is the first railroad station of importance along the railroad.
The railway was built by the company for the extraction of timber, with nearly 150 km of narrow gauge track into the heart of the Chaco. The same route of the railway was extended up to 160 km, which enabled the Paraguayan troops in campaign to access the fortresses to stop the advance of Bolivians in this vast territory during the Chaco War.
During the
Chaco War
The Chaco War ( es, link=no, Guerra del Chaco, gn, Cháko ÑorairõTannin
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The term ''tannin'' (from Anglo-Norman ''tanner'', ...
accepted the post of Commander that he proposed the then president Joseph P. Guggiari since late July, 1931 Estigarribia was already installed there. When the new commander settled in the place, the owner of the factory provided him with a house, called "La Chaqueña", a large and comfortable residence located in the city centre.
Emiliano R. Fernandez, popular poet and musician, often called the "northern poet," to 1923 was in Puerto Casado, where he performed several tasks. Often his works are signed as having been written in
Alto Paraguay
Alto Paraguay (; ''Upper Paraguay'') is the least populous as well as a sparsely populated Department (subnational entity), department of Paraguay. The capital is the town of Fuerte Olimpo.
In 1992, the Chaco Department was merged with Alto Para ...
.
As for handicrafts, in the early 80's a former worker of the company had the idea of making a guampa (mate cup) for his own use from pieces of the stainless steel that was used to store tannin. The idea was warmly accepted and began to receive orders and the manufacturer improved technology and creating new models of guampa for drinking mate and terere. Today these are manufactured in various designs on special orders for gifts or as souvenirs of Puerto Casado.
In the Paraguay and Apa Rivers and in the many streams in the area, an important tourist activity is
fishing
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Etymology
Puerto Casado is a company town founded by the CompañÃa Carlos Casado, established in the city of
Rosario
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(
Argentina
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). For many years, quebracho logs were processed into tannin here. In the late 1990s, the company ceased production and the tannin operation was closed down.
Climate
The climate is tropical, with a maximum of 45 degrees Celsius in summer, and a minimum of 9 degrees Celsius in winter. The average is 25 degrees. We present long drought followed by torrential rains.
The climate of Puerto Casado can be classified as
tropical savannah climate
Tropical savanna climate or tropical wet and dry climate is a tropical climate sub-type that corresponds to the Köppen climate classification categories ''Aw'' (for a dry winter) and ''As'' (for a dry summer). The driest month has less than of p ...
(Aw).
Geography
The terrain is a plain that does not exceed 300 meters above sea level. There are sporadic and undulations of fertile land, used for agriculture and animal husbandry.
Demography
La Victoria has a total of 6,489 inhabitants, of whom 3304 are men and 3185 women, according to estimates by the Directorate General of Statistics, Census and Surveys.
Economy
Its main business is animal husbandry. Previously the company was located here taninera Carlos Casado Ltda.
One of the largest companies in the country was the company
Carlos Casado
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, former factory tannin, about the company looks at the homes of former employees and owners, as well as the old Hotel de Puerto Casado.
Pilgrimage "Ñanda Yvyrekávo"
In search of our land, ''Guarani', with whom he traveled nearly 600 km from Puerto Casado to Asuncion, 156 km for six days on foot and the rest by truck. The villagers say it is the longest in the social struggle in the country. They call on the government to expropriate the property sold by the Casado Company to Moon Sect, which includes the district.
Transportation
The town can be reached by Transchaco Highway (National Route N° 9), to the junction of the Pioneers, located 409 km from Asunción, then an unpaved road to Puerto Casado, about 230 km east, this is the Amalia Route.
In Puerto Casado there is a landing strip for aircraft, La Victoria Airport, and one can also get to Puerto Casado by riverboat.
Sources
* – World-Gazetteer.com
* Geography Illustrated
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 ...
, Distributed Arami SRL, 2007.
* Geography of Paraguay, First Edition 1999, Publisher Hispanic Paraguay SRL