Horqueta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Horqueta
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Location in Paraguay
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| Country |  Paraguay |
| Department | Concepción |
| Founded | May 10, 1793 |
| Founded by | Commander Juan Manuel Gamarra, by Priest Andrés Salinas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,889 km2 (1,115 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 127 m (417 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 60,031 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (50/sq mi) |
| Postal code |
8820
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| Area code(s) | (595) (32) |
| Climate | Aw |
Horqueta (Guarani: Orkéta) is a city in Paraguay. It is part of the Concepción department. The city is about 50 kilometers from Concepción City. It is also 428 kilometers from Asunción, the capital of Paraguay. Horqueta is built on a hill.
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What Does Horqueta Mean?
The city's name comes from an old road intersection. This place was called "Tapé Horqueta". It was a popular spot where carts would stop and rest after long trips.
Where is Horqueta Located?
Horqueta is located on a hill. It is found after a place where roads cross.
What is Horqueta's Climate Like?
In summer, the temperature in Horqueta can reach 40 °C (104 °F). In winter, it can drop to −2 °C (28 °F). The average temperature is around 20 °C (68 °F).
The city gets a lot of rain in November, December, and January. The dry season is from June to September. Winds usually blow from the North, East, and South-East.
How Many People Live in Horqueta?
Horqueta has about 55,882 people living there. This includes 28,936 men and 26,947 women. These numbers come from the General Direction of Statistics, Poll and Census.
A Brief History of Horqueta
Horqueta started as a small chapel in the 1700s. It was officially founded in 1793. This city was special because it was the first in Paraguay to have a street just for people walking. Today, Horqueta is the second most important city in the Concepción department.
What is Horqueta's Economy?
Farming is the most important activity in Horqueta. Farmers grow many crops like cotton, spurge, beans, manioc (cassava), and corn. They also grow different kinds of fruits.
The city is known as the "National Capital of Ka’a He’e." This is a special plant used as a natural sweetener.
Other important businesses include:
- Making yerba mate (a popular drink)
- Producing oils
- Working with wood from forests
- Processing cotton
People in Horqueta also make crafts from leather. Raising cattle is another important activity.
How to Get to Horqueta
Horqueta is 428 kilometers from Asunción. You can reach the city by taking Route No. 3, called "Gral. Elizardo Aquino." Then, you turn onto Route No. 5, "Gral. Bernardino Caballero," at Yby Yau. From Horqueta, you can also travel to the city of Tacuatí in the San Pedro Department.
Fun Places to Visit in Horqueta
About 45 kilometers from Concepción, you can find Paso Horqueta. It is located on the banks of the Aquidabán River. This place has beautiful white sand beaches. It is perfect for camping and enjoying nature. There is also a large and interesting wooden bridge over the river called the Bridge Paso Horqueta.
See also
In Spanish: Horqueta (Paraguay) para niños
