General Bernardino Caballero, Paraguay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caballero
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 Caballero
Location in Paraguay
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| Country | Paraguay |
| Department | Paraguarí |
| Founded | August 30, 1902 |
| Founded by | Andrés Héctor Carvallo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 162 km2 (63 sq mi) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 7,223 |
| • Density | 44.59/km2 (115.5/sq mi) |
| Postal code |
4500
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| Area code(s) | (595)(526) |
Welcome to General Bernardino Caballero, often just called Caballero! It's a town and a district in the Paraguarí Department of Paraguay. This place is named after Bernardino Caballero, who was the President of Paraguay from 1881 to 1886.
Where is Caballero Located?
Caballero is found in the northwest part of the Paraguarí Department. It's about 101 kilometers (around 63 miles) away from Asunción, which is the capital city of Paraguay. The town is also about 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from the city of Paraguarí.
To visit Caballero, you would first take National Route 1 towards Paraguarí. From there, you can take a turn-off that leads directly to General Bernardino Caballero.
What is the Geography Like?
The land in the Caballero district has a mix of different features. You'll find rolling hills, small streams, and some swampy areas. It's a varied landscape!
The district shares its borders with several other areas:
- To the North, it borders the districts of Valenzuela and San José de los Arroyos.
- To the South, it borders the Acahay and La Colmena districts.
- To the East, it borders the Ybytimí district.
- To the West, it borders the Sapucaí district.
See also
In Spanish: General Bernardino Caballero para niños
