Carapeguá facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carapeguá
City and district
Carapeguá Location in Paraguay
Country	Paraguay
Department	Paraguarí
Founded	May 14, 1725
Founded by	Martín de Barúa
Area
• Total	435 km2 (168 sq mi)
Population
• Total	32,939
• Density	76/km2 (200/sq mi)
Postal code	4240
Area code(s)	(595) (532)

Carapeguá is a city and district in the Paraguarí Department of Paraguay. It's about 84 kilometers (52 miles) away from Asunción, the capital city. This city was founded a long time ago, in 1725. Carapeguá is located near the Caañabé river and close to the famous Ypoá lake. People sometimes call it the "Caañabé's Pearl" because it's a special place.

About Carapeguá

Carapeguá covers an area of 435 square kilometers (about 168 square miles). Around 32,939 people live here. This means there are about 76 people living in each square kilometer.

What Carapeguá is Known For

Carapeguá is famous for its special crafts and farming.

Handicrafts: The Capital of Poyvi

The city is known as the capital of poyvi. This is a Guaraní word for "thread". Local artists make beautiful things from threads. They use old looms to create blankets, ponchos, sheets, and hammocks. This unique weaving style is called "poyvi".

Farming and Livestock

Many people in Carapeguá work in farming and raising animals.

• They grow crops like sugar cane, corn, cotton, and manioc.
• They also raise animals such as cows, sheep, and horses.
• The city has a sugar mill, which processes sugar cane. There are also factories that make sausages and leather.

How to Get Around

The main road in Carapeguá is Route 1 "Mariscal Francisco Solano López". This paved road connects the city to Asunción and other towns in the department and country. It makes traveling easy for people and goods.

Who Lives in Carapeguá?

Carapeguá is the most populated district in the Paraguarí Department. It has a total of 32,939 residents. Out of these, 16,903 are males and 16,036 are females. Most of the people (about 82%) live in the countryside, not in the city center.

Quick Facts About the People

• About 31% of the population is under 15 years old.
• On average, women have about 2.7 children.
• About 6.4% of the people cannot read or write.
• Most people work in three main areas:
  • About 32.8% work in farming (primary sector).
  • About 32.1% work in factories or making things (secondary sector).
  • About 34.5% work in services like shops or offices (tertiary sector).
• A large number of homes (91.1%) have electricity.
• More than half of the homes (57.2%) have running water.

Where is Carapeguá?

Carapeguá is located in a central part of Paraguay.

Borders of the District

• North: It borders the Central Department and the Yaguarón district.
• South: It borders the San Roque González de Santa Cruz district.
• East: It borders the Paraguarí and Acahay districts.
• West: It borders the Central Department.

Rivers and Lakes

Two streams, Caañabé and Aguai'hy-mí, flow through Carapeguá. On the western side of the district, you can find the Ypoa estuary, which is a large wetland area.

Things to See and Do

Carapeguá offers interesting places to visit, especially if you like history, culture, and nature.

Cultural Places

• House of Culture: Here you can learn about the local history and art.
• Historical Artisan Museum: This museum, part of the Oñondivepá Cultural Center, displays many items that show the region's history, art, and culture.
• Cathedral and Bishopric: The main church and the bishop's office are also worth seeing.

Shopping for Crafts

You can find many shops selling poyvi products. These include beautiful sheets, hammocks, blankets, and ponchos made by local artisans. They make great souvenirs!

Exploring Nature

You can take a trip to Mosito Isle. To get there, you'll travel in cachiveos. These are special canoes made from timbó tree trunks. Mosito Isle is a beautiful island of 35 hectares (about 86 acres) located in the middle of the Ypoá estuary. It's a great place for a peaceful adventure.

See also

In Spanish: Carapeguá para niños