Caapucú facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caapucú
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 Caapucú
Location in Paraguay
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| Country |  Paraguay |
| Department | Paraguarí |
| Founded | 1787 |
| Founded by | Pedro Melo de Portugal |
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| • Total | 2,455 km2 (948 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 106 m (348 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,249 |
| • Density | 2.9527/km2 (7.6476/sq mi) |
| Postal code |
4300
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| Area code(s) | (595)(535) |
Caapucú (called Ka'apuku in Guaraní) is a town in Paraguay. It is located in the Paraguarí Department. In 2002, about 7,249 people lived there. The town is about 141 kilometers (88 miles) away from Asunción, which is the capital city of Paraguay.
A main road, Route No. I, goes right through Caapucú. The town was started in 1787 by Pedro de Melo de Portugal. Before that, it was known as Capilla Tuvá. Caapucú is the largest district in its department. It is separated from the Misiones Department by the Tebicuary River. Many old houses from colonial times are still in the city. Some were built around the time Paraguay became independent. One house, called the Stevant house, looks like a castle. It is now a museum that shows items from that period.
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Caapucú's Economy
The area near the Tebicuary River often floods. This makes it a great place for fishing. Caapucú is mostly known for raising animals. Farmers here raise cows, sheep, pigs, and horses.
Farming and Local Products
People in Caapucú also grow crops for their own use. They plant sweet cane, grapes, cotton, and manioc. The town also has other important businesses. These include making shoes and creating handmade items. People make wood carvings and clothes from special fabrics. These fabrics are called “aó po’I” and “encaje jú”. They also make crafts from leather.
About Caapucú's Government
Caapucú was founded by Pedro de Melo de Portugal. This happened on August 15, 1787. The town was first located a bit more to the north.
Moving the Town
Around 1816, the town moved to its current spot. This happened during the time of José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia. The reason for the move was a lack of water in the original location. The current Mayor of Caapucú is Lourdes Sanabria Brítez Ugarte. The town has seven health centers to help people. There are also four sports clubs and a place for processing meat.
Fun Things to Do in Caapucú
Caapucú has many interesting places to visit. The Municipal Square “Punta Arenas” is a nice spot. It is located right by the Tebicuary River. Another place is the Santa Clara tourist area. It is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from the city. You can also find several small streams, town squares, and historical museums.
Exploring Nature
From Caapucú, you can visit Laguna Verá. This lake is also called Ypoa-Guazú. It's a great place for fishing and boating. There is also a resort near the Paso Ybycuí stream. Here, you can go camping and play sports. You can also take a tour of the nearby hills. These include Charorá, Virgen, and Yaguarete-cuá. From these hills, you can see beautiful natural views and lakes.
Beaches and Festivals
The main attraction in Caapucú is its white sand beaches. These are found along the Tebicuary River, near the city of Villa Florida. The town celebrates its founding every August. This event includes parties, parades, and sports. The “Che Rendá Alazán” folk festival happens every February. In October, there is the National Festivity of the “Arriero”.
See also
In Spanish: Caapucú para niños
