Santiago is a city in

Paraguay Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the Argentina–Paraguay border, south and southwest, Brazil to the Brazil–Paraguay border, east and northeast, and Boli ...

, located in the

Misiones Department Misiones () is a Departments of Paraguay, department located in the southern region of Paraguay. Its capital is San Juan Bautista, Paraguay, San Juan Bautista. The eighth of Paraguay's 17 departments, it was created in 1906, then known as the ' ...

in the south of the country.

Toponym

Originally named San Ignacio de Caaguazú, it was re-founded in the

Misiones department Misiones () is a Departments of Paraguay, department located in the southern region of Paraguay. Its capital is San Juan Bautista, Paraguay, San Juan Bautista. The eighth of Paraguay's 17 departments, it was created in 1906, then known as the ' ...

, in

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with the name of Santiago Apostol.

History

Santiago stands as an ancient city with roots as a

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mission settlement, proudly retaining the timeless traits of its colonial past. These include its expansive main square, the historically significant "house of the Indians", and a meticulously curated museum safeguarding colonial-era artworks. In the colonial epoch, Santiago held a position of significance owing to its population, which flourished to approximately 3,000 inhabitants. Throughout festive periods, the city orchestrated the grand spectacle of the Opera of Santiago, underscoring its cultural vibrancy and artistic fervor.

Geography

Santiago is located 278 kilometers from

Asunción Asunción (, ) is the capital and the largest city of Paraguay. The city stands on the eastern bank of the Paraguay River, almost at the confluence of this river with the Pilcomayo River. The Paraguay River and the Bay of Asunción in the north ...

, the capital Paraguay. It is located on a hill between the cities of Ayolas and San Patricio. The geography of Santiago is characterized by rolling hills,

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s, and grasslands. The city is surrounded by dense forests and agricultural land, with the Paraguayan Chaco to the west and the Paraná Plateau to the east. The

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is an important part of the geography of Santiago, providing a source of water for agriculture and transportation. The river is also home to a variety of fish species, which support the local fishing industry.

Climate

In summer, the temperature reaches 39 °C, and in winter can drop to 0 °C. The average annual temperature is 21 °C. The climate of Santiago is subtropical, Santiago has relatively stable warm temperatures for most of the year. There are also frequent waves of cool air from the south. This can cause the weather to alternate between clear and stormy conditions quickly. During the winter months some days and nights can be close to freezing temperatures. However most winter days are usually cool to mild. Santiago rarely sees multiple days with below freezing temperatures in any given winter. There is a distinct rainy season from October to April. This ensures the region receives ample rainfall, which supports the growth of lush vegetation and crops.

Demographics

Santiago has a population of 7,702 inhabitants, 4,017 men and 3,685 women, according to the General Direction of Polls, Statistics and Census.

References

Citations

Sources

*Geografía Ilustrada del Paraguay, Distribuidora Arami SRL; 2007. *Geografía del Paraguay, Primera Edición 1999, Editorial Hispana Paraguay SR

External links

Secretaria Nacional de Turismo

ABC Digital "Así es Nuestro País" MISIONES (VIII Departamento)

Turismo en Misiones
{{Districts in the Misiones Department Populated places in the Misiones Department