Ñeembucú Department facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ñeembucú Department Departamento de Ñeembucú
Department
Flag
Ñeembucu shown in red
Country	Paraguay
Region	Eastern Region
Established	1776
Capital	Pilar
Largest city	Pilar
Area
• Total	12,147 km2 (4,690 sq mi)
Area rank	10
Population  (2007)
• Total	82,846
• Rank	16
• Density	6.8203/km2 (17.6645/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-04 (AST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-03 (ADT)
ISO 3166 code	PY-12
Number of Districts	16

Ñeembucú (pronounced nyem-boo-KOO) is a department in the south of Paraguay. Its capital city is Pilar. This area is mostly countryside. It is home to some of the oldest and best-preserved Jesuit ruins, which are located near the town of Humaitá.

Districts of Ñeembucú

The department of Ñeembucú is divided into 16 smaller areas called districts. These districts help manage the different towns and communities within the department.

A map showing the districts of Ñeembucú.

Geography and Landscape

The land in Ñeembucú is very flat. It has wide, grassy fields. You might see some wet areas called swamps. There are also green patches of dense trees and bushes called "montes." These montes are not mountains. They offer shade for cattle that graze on the flat plains. Most of the land in Ñeembucú is used for farming, especially for raising cattle and sheep.

Borders and Neighbors

Ñeembucú shares its borders with other places. To the west, it is next to the Rio Paraguay and Argentina. To the south, it borders the Rio Paraná and Argentina. To the north, it is next to the Central department of Paraguay. To the east, it borders the departments of Paraguarí and Misiones.

Important History

Ñeembucú was a very important place during the War of the Triple Alliance. This war happened a long time ago. Many battles took place here, including the battles of Tuyutí, Curupaytí, Boquerón del Sauce, and Humaitá. These events are a big part of the department's history.

See also

In Spanish: Departamento de Ñeembucú para niños

• List of high schools in Ñeembucú