Escobar, Paraguay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gral. Patricio Escobar
Escobar
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 Escobar, Paraguay
Location in Paraguay
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| Country | Paraguay |
| Department | Paraguarí |
| Founded | August 30 de 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 354 km2 (137 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8.815 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (60/sq mi) |
| Time zone | -4 Gmt |
| Postal code |
4450
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| Area code(s) | (595) (531) |
Escobar is a town in the Paraguarí Department of Paraguay. It is part of the Escobar District. You can find it about 14 kilometers (about 9 miles) from the city of Paraguarí if you take the Villarrica Route.
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Why it's Called Escobar
The town is named after General Patricio Escobar. He was a very important person in Paraguay's history. General Escobar was one of the heroes of the Paraguayan War, a big war that happened a long time ago. He also served as the president of Paraguay in the late 1800s. Before it was officially founded and named Escobar, the area was known as "Yukeri."
Weather in Escobar
The weather in Escobar is usually quite warm. The average temperature is around 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit). In the summer, it can get as hot as 39 degrees Celsius (102 degrees Fahrenheit). During winter, the temperature can drop to about 2 degrees Celsius (36 degrees Fahrenheit).
Who Lives Here
According to information from 2008, Escobar has a total of 8,815 people living there. Out of these, 4,645 are males and 4,170 are females.
What People Do for Work
Most people in Escobar work in agriculture. This means they grow crops like cotton, corn, beans, cassava, sugarcane, and sweet potatoes. Another important way people make a living here is by raising farm animals, which is called cattle rising.
Schools in Escobar
Escobar has schools where kids can learn and grow. Some of the schools include:
- Elementary School No. 669 "Lic. Rosa Marin de Gamarra"
- School "Emancipación Nacional"
Getting Around
Escobar is located about 78 kilometers (about 48 miles) from Asuncion, which is the capital city of Paraguay. It's also only about 12 kilometers (about 7.5 miles) from Paraguarí. You can reach Escobar by taking a branch off Route I, which is called Mariscal Francisco Solano López. This road can also lead you to other towns like Sapucaí and Caballero.
Fun Things to See and Do
Escobar has some useful places like a Health Centre, a Police station, and a Post Office. Many rural areas are part of the Escobar District, such as Arroyo Pora, Chircal, Guazú-Cua, Mbocayaty, and General Aquino.
One cool place to visit is the Itá Coty spa. It has natural pools and a cool stream that flows down from the hills. The area is surrounded by lots of plants and rocks. Visitors can go camping there, and there are places to eat and sports fields for fun activities.
The town also has a very old train station that has been there for hundreds of years!
Every year on October 1st, there's a special celebration for Santa Teresa del Niño Jesús. People have a procession through the main streets of the town. There are also people on horseback and special statues from different churches in the Escobar area that join the parade.
Famous People from Escobar
Emigdio Ayala Báez was a famous composer and musician from Escobar. He wrote well-known songs like "Mi dicha lejana" and "A mi pueblito Escobar."
