Candelaria, Misiones facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Candelaria (Misiones)
Municipality and village
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Country	Argentina
Province	Misiones Province
Population  (2010)
• Total	25,140
Time zone	UTC−3 (ART)

Candelaria (Misiones) is a village and a municipality. It is located in the Misiones Province in north-eastern Argentina. In 2010, about 25,140 people lived there.

A Look at Candelaria's Past

Candelaria has a very interesting history. For many years, there was a big disagreement over who owned the land. Both Argentina and Paraguay wanted Candelaria to be part of their country.

Early Control and Fortifications

In 1815, the people from Paraguay left Candelaria. However, they came back just six years later, in 1821. By 1838, the area around Candelaria was made very strong. The Paraguayans built many defenses to protect it.

Candelaria Returns to Argentina

The ownership of Candelaria changed after a major conflict. This conflict was known as the Paraguayan War. This war involved several countries in South America. After Paraguay lost the war, Candelaria was given back to Argentina. This happened in 1870.

See also

In Spanish: Candelaria (Misiones) para niños