Limpio facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Limpio
City
San José de los Campos Limpios de Tapúa
Limpio Location in Paraguay
Country	Paraguay
Department	Central
Founded	February 1, 1785
Founded by	Friar Luís de Bolaños
Area
• Total	117 km2 (45 sq mi)
Elevation	87 m (285 ft)
Population  (2008)
• Total	87,301
• Density	23/km2 (60/sq mi)
Postal code	2020
Area code(s)	(595) (291)
Climate	Am

Limpio (pronounced LEEM-pyoh) is a city in the Central Department of Paraguay. It was started on February 2, 1785, by a friar named Luís de Bolaños. Its first name was San José de los Campos Limpios de Tapúa.

Limpio was one of the first places where Spanish people and Guaraní people mixed. Three rivers flow near the city: the Paraguay River, the Salado River, and the San Francisco River. The city's special saint is Saint Joseph.

About Limpio: A City in Paraguay

Limpio is known as one of the oldest towns in Paraguay. It covers about 117 square kilometres (45 sq mi) of land. This area is divided into 9 main districts and 20 city neighborhoods. Some parts of Limpio are still like the countryside with farms. Other parts are more like a busy city.

The city is about 23 kilometres (14 mi) away from Asunción, which is the capital of Paraguay. You can get there by taking Route 3, also known as "General Elizardo Aquino." Limpio has grown very fast, and many people live there. This quick growth can sometimes make it hard for people to find jobs and good services.

Limpio has a port on the Paraguay River called "Piquete Cué." In the past, this port was very important for trade and local businesses. Because it is close to Asunción and has some good facilities, many people move to Limpio.

Limpio's Past: A Look at Its History

The history of Limpio goes back to the time when the Spanish first arrived in Paraguay. In 1537, a Spanish captain named Domingo Martínez de Irala came to this area. He married the daughter of a local chief, which helped create a mix of Spanish and native cultures.

Limpio has a great location with wide, fertile valleys. These valleys were called "Campos Limpios de Tapu'a," which means "Clean Fields of Tapu'a." For a long time, the city was known as San José de los Campos Limpios. Later, its name was shortened to just Limpio.

People and Population in Limpio

Limpio has about 87,301 people living there. About half are male and half are female. This information comes from the General Direction of Statistics, Polls and Census.

Around 37% of the people live in the city areas, and 27% live in the countryside. The number of people living in Limpio is growing very quickly. This is partly because a new road, Route 3, was built, and new housing projects have been developed.

Fun Places to Visit in Limpio

Limpio has several interesting places you can visit:

• El Peñón: A unique rock formation in the Paraguay River.
• San Francisco Isle: An island known for its nature.
• Old San José Church: A historic church with beautiful designs.
• Colonial Houses: A few old houses that show how people lived long ago.
• Piquete Cué Port: This was once a very important port. The famous Trans-Chaco Route used to start here.

People say the church in Limpio is over 400 years old! Its colorful altarpieces are amazing. The church's front might be from the time of Carlos Antonio López, an important leader in Paraguay's history. He used to visit this area often. Today, the churchyard has beautiful plants and the country's first "ecological sanctuary." San Francisco Isle is also considered an ecological reserve. It is about 15 kilometers long and 6 kilometers wide.

Art and Culture in Limpio

The people of Limpio are known for their beautiful crafts. They make baskets and hats from karanday (palm leaves). They also create bags and other items from these leaves.

Limpio has two dance groups, "Karanday Poty" and "Ballet Mainumby." The city celebrates its culture with festivals honoring Saint Joseph, the city's patron saint. Limpio also has a special fountain that is part of the country's first ecological sanctuary. Many people visit this place to cool off in the water, which some believe is sacred.

Famous People from Limpio

• Benigno Ferreira: He was a former President of Paraguay from 1906 to 1908.
• Fernando de la Mora: An important person who helped Paraguay gain its independence.

Limpio's Economy

Making artisan hats from karanday is a main activity for people in Limpio. They also create bags, wide painted hats, and other items using these palm leaves.

Farming and raising cattle are also important. People grow vegetables and fruits. They also produce milk and other dairy products.

Limpio's Weather

Limpio has a warm and mild climate. It rains a lot in Limpio, even during the driest months. This type of weather is called a Tropical Monsoon Climate. The average temperature in Limpio is about 23.1 °C (73.6 °F). The city gets about 1649 mm (64.9 inches) of rain each year.

The amount of rain changes by about 125 mm (5 inches) between the driest and wettest months. The temperature changes by about 10.7 °C (19.3 °F) throughout the year.

June is the month with the most humidity. September has the least humidity. January is the wettest month with the most rainy days, while August is the driest.

Areas and Neighborhoods in Limpio

Limpio has more than 20 main areas, also called districts. Some of these include Isla Aranda, Salado, Isla Aveiro, and Kure Ygua. Some of the neighborhoods are Villa Jardín, Anahí, and Santa Mónica.

Images for kids

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  Piquete Cué

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  The Church of Limpio

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  A central street of the city

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  Municipality

See also

In Spanish: Limpio (Paraguay) para niños