General Isidoro Resquín facts for kids

Quick facts for kids General Isidoro Resquín
City and district
General Isidoro Resquín Location in Paraguay
Country	Paraguay
Department	San Pedro
Founded	1981 by Presidente de la República "Gral. Alfredo Stroessner".
Elevation	227 m (745 ft)
Population
• Total	24.543
• Density	57.48/km2 (148.9/sq mi)
Time zone	-4 Gmt
Postal code	8490

General Isidoro Resquín is a city and district in the San Pedro department of Paraguay. It is named after Francisco Isidoro Resquín. The city was officially started in 1981 by a decision from President Alfredo Stroessner.

About 22,350 people live here. Most of them work in agriculture (farming) and trade. The city is separated from the Canindeyú department by the Jejuí Guazú River.

Geography of General Isidoro Resquín

General Isidoro Resquín shares borders with several other districts. To the north, it borders the Santa Rosa del Aguaray District. The river Aguaray Guazú separates them.

To the south, you'll find the districts of Guayaibí and Choré. The Jejuí Guazú River also acts as a border between these districts. To the west, it borders the district of Lima.

Rivers and Streams

The main rivers in this area are branches of the Paraguay River. These include:

• Aguara Guazu River
• Jejuí Guazú River

There are also smaller streams like Tajhekil and Cartei Cué. These streams flow into the Aguara Guazu River. The district has two important ports on the Jejuí Guazú River: Puerto San Vicente and Puerto San Jose.

Climate in General Isidoro Resquín

The climate here is generally wet and rainy. The air usually has a lot of moisture, between 70% and 80%. The average temperature is about 23°C (73°F). In summer, especially in January, temperatures can reach 35°C (95°F). In winter, the lowest temperatures are around 10°C (50°F).

Roads and Transportation

You can reach General Isidoro Resquín by using Route 3 General Elizardo Aquino. While some roads are not paved, others have different types of paving.

The district has public transport services. You can travel to nearby districts and major cities like Asunción, Ciudad del Este, and Pedro Juan Caballero. There are also services to neighboring countries like Argentina, Brazil, and Chile.

For communication, most areas have telephone services, and some now use satellite systems.

Economy and Work

The land in General Isidoro Resquín is very good for both farming and raising animals. The city is a key place for these activities. People here raise cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs.

Main Crops Grown

Farmers in the district grow many different crops. These include:

• Yerba mate (used for a popular drink)
• Cotton
• Tobacco
• Sugarcane
• Cassava
• Sesame
• Paraguayan cedar (a type of tree)
• Soy
• Potatoes
• Alfalfa
• Citrus fruits
• Peanuts
• Oranges (both sweet and sour)
• Sunflowers

Even though the area produces a lot of crops and livestock, it still needs better roads and services. Many people in the district work hard in agriculture. Some people also fish in the rivers for a living.

Education in the District

Many adults in General Isidoro Resquín have not finished primary school. This can make it harder for the area to grow and develop.

Some children, especially girls, might not go to school because their families face challenges. Indigenous communities in the area also have access to primary education.

Schools and Learning Centers

The district has different types of schools:

• Mennonite schools
• Jesuit schools
• Dominican schools

For higher education, there is a special school called the "St. Vincent Agricultural School."

Languages Spoken

The main language spoken in General Isidoro Resquín is Guarani. About 80% of the people speak it. The other 20% speak a mix of Spanish and Guarani, sometimes called "yoparà."

Population and Communities

General Isidoro Resquín has a total population of about 22,350 people. Most of the people live in rural areas (about 24,543), while fewer live in the urban center (about 1,936). This means that about 91.33% of the people live outside the main town area.

There are about 4,046 households in the district. Most of these households (about 3,639) are in rural areas.

Here are some facts about the people living here:

• About 48.2% of the population is under 15 years old.
• On average, women have about 3.6 children.
• About 77.7% of working people are in farming.
• About 75.1% of homes have electricity.
• About 55.3% of homes have running water.

Indigenous Communities

Several indigenous communities live in the district, including:

• Santa Carolina (Yvy Ju)
• Ka´a Poty - San Vicente
• Naranjito - San Vicente
• Tahekyi - San Luis
• Yvoty Hu

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See also

In Spanish: General Isidoro Resquín para niños