Itauguá facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Itauguá
City
Itauguá
Itauguá Location in Paraguay
Country	Paraguay
Department	Central
Founded	June 27, 1728
Founded by	Martín de Barúa
Area
• Total	122 km2 (47 sq mi)
Elevation	170 m (560 ft)
Population  (2016)
• Total	100,456
• Density	1,090.84/km2 (2,825.3/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-4 (-4 Gmt)
Postal code	2740
Area code(s)	(595) (294)
Climate	Cfa

Itauguá is a lively city in the Central Department of Paraguay. It was founded a long time ago, in 1728. The city is famous for its special lacemaking called ñandutí and its wonderful music.

You can visit the San Rafael Museum in Itauguá. It shows many interesting items from the Colonial Age. The National Hospital, a very important health center, is also located here.

Itauguá is about 30 kilometers (18 miles) away from Asunción, the capital city. Governor Martín de Barúa officially founded Itauguá on June 27, 1728.

History of Itauguá

The city center still shows buildings from the Colonial Age. These old buildings tell stories of the past.

The name "Itauguá" comes from the Ytay stream. This stream flows through the land. In the Guaraní language, "ita" means "stone." The word "gua" means "belonging to." So, Itauguá means "place belonging to the stone" or "place of the stones."

Today, Itauguá is known as the "City of the Ñandutí." This is because of its main art form. Ñandutí is a special type of lace. It looks a lot like a spider's web.

One of the biggest cultural events is the "Ñandutí Festival." This festival has been happening every year for over 30 years. It brings in many people. The first festival was in June 1970. Famous artists like Juan Cancio Barreto and Quemil Yambay have performed there.

The city has a good supply of clean drinking water. It also has a sports center called "Dr. Nicolás Léoz" for different sports.

People of Itauguá

Itauguá is home to many people. According to official numbers, the city has about 89,449 residents. Almost half of them are males and half are females.

Places to Visit

Itauguá has several interesting places for visitors. You can explore the hills of Patiño and Cerrito. The Virgen del Rosario Church is a beautiful religious site.

The San Rafael Museum offers a look into the city's history. You can also see old colonial houses. These houses were built during the time of the former leader Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia.

Climate and Weather

The climate in Itauguá is usually quite pleasant. It has warm weather for most of the year. Temperatures are higher during spring and summer.

Economy and Crafts

Itauguá is very famous for making and selling Ñandutí textiles. This special lace is even sent to other countries. Tourists love to buy ñandutí. They see it as a unique and lasting product. It is popular in markets around the world.

Neighborhoods of Itauguá

Itauguá is made up of several neighborhoods. Here are some of them:

• Aldama Cañada
• Potrero
• Virgen de Guadalupe
• Guayaibity
• San Antonio
• Zeballos
• Itaugua-Guazu
• Mbocayaty
• Cañada
• Patiño

See also

In Spanish: Itauguá para niños