Caazapá Department facts for kids
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Caazapá
Departamento de Caazapá
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Location of Caazapá, in red, in Paraguay
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| Country |  Paraguay |
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| Region | Oriental | ||
| Capital | Caazapá | ||
| Boroughs | 10 (See list) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 9,496 km2 (3,666 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 151,415 | ||
| • Density | 15.9451/km2 (41.2977/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Caazapeño | ||
| Time zone | UTC-04 (AST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-03 (ADT) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | PY-06 | ||
| Website | Official website: http://www.gobcz.gov.py/portal/ | ||
The Caazapá department (Spanish: Departamento de Caazapá) is a region in Paraguay. It is one of the country's departments. The main city and capital is Caazapá.
The name "Caazapá" comes from the Guarani words ka´aguy jehasapá. This means "beyond the forest." People from this department are called Caazapeño.
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Geography of Caazapá
The Caazapá department is in the southeast of Paraguay's Oriental region. It covers an area of about 9,496 square kilometers. In 2012, about 151,415 people lived here. This means there were about 16 people per square kilometer.
The Caaguazú mountain range runs through the department. It divides the land into two main parts. The northwestern part has flat lands. The southeastern part has small hills covered with forests.
Rivers and Protected Areas
The Tebicuary river flows through the southern part of the department. It forms a natural border with the Itapúa department. The Tebicuary–mí river marks the border with the Paraguarí department.
Caazapá is home to several protected natural places. These include the Caaguazú National park, the Golondrina Private Reserve, and the Susu Island Protected Wildlife Area. These areas help protect the local plants and animals.
Neighboring Regions
The Caazapá department shares borders with several other departments:
- To the north: Guairá and Caaguazú departments.
- To the east: Alto Paraná department.
- To the south: Itapúa department.
- To the west: Paraguarí and Misiones departments.
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| Misiones | Itapúa |
Climate in Caazapá
The weather in Caazapá is generally warm. In 2012, the city of Caazapá received about 1,408.6 millimeters of rain. October was the wettest month, with 144.3 millimeters of rain. August was the driest month, with only 37.8 millimeters of rain.
The average temperature in Caazapá in 2012 was 22.6°C (72.7°F). January was the warmest month, averaging 26.6°C (79.9°F). June was the coolest month, with an average temperature of 16.5°C (61.7°F).
Districts of Caazapá
The Caazapá department is divided into 11 smaller areas called districts. Each district has its own local government.
| No. | Districts | Area (km²) |
Population (2015) |
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| 1 | Abaí | 2,144.30 | 31,722 | 14.8 |
| 2 | Buena Vista | 150.61 | 6,145 | 40.8 |
| 3 | Caazapá | 830.89 | 25,977 | 31.3 |
| 4 | Doctor Moisés S. Bertoni | 676.15 | 5,619 | 8.3 |
| 5 | Fulgencio Yegros | 977.59 | 6,819 | 7.0 |
| 6 | General Higinio Morínigo | 219.05 | 6,249 | 28.5 |
| 7 | Maciel | 427.63 | 4,743 | 11.1 |
| 8 | San Juan Nepomuceno | 945.00 | 35,725 | 37.8 |
| 9 | Tavaí | 1,233.05 | 17,558 | 14.2 |
| 10 | Yuty | 1,120.34 | 21,501 | 19.2 |
| 11 | 3 de Mayo | 732.71 | 17,518 | 23.9 |
Economy of Caazapá
The main economic activity in the Caazapá department is Farming. Farmers grow important crops like cotton and soybean. However, raising cattle (like cows) is the most important farming activity in the region.
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See also
In Spanish: Departamento de Caazapá para niños
