Misiones Department facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Misiones
Departamento de Misiones
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Santiago church, Misiones
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Location of Misiones, in red, in Paraguay
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| Country |  Paraguay |
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| Region | Oriental | ||
| Department | 1906 | ||
| Renamed | 1945 | ||
| Capital | San Juan Bautista | ||
| Districts | 10 (See list) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 9,556 km2 (3,690 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2013)
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| • Total | 119,719 | ||
| • Density | 12.5281/km2 (32.4478/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-04 (AST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-03 (ADT) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | PY-08 | ||
Misiones (which means "Missions" in Spanish) is a department in Paraguay. It's like a state or a big region. The main city and capital of Misiones is San Juan Bautista. Its special code is PY-08.
The department got its name because many Jesuit missions were built here long ago. These missions were like special communities set up by priests.
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History of Misiones Department
The town of Yabebyry was started in 1790. Later, the towns of San Miguel and San Juan Bautista were also founded.
In 1906, the Misiones department was created. It was first called the San Ignacio department. It had 8 main areas called districts. These included San Ignacio, Santa Rosa, and San Juan Bautista.
In 1945, the department's name was changed to Misiones. Its capital city was also moved from San Ignacio to San Juan Bautista.
Geography and Landscape
The Misiones department is located in the southern part of Paraguay's Oriental region. It covers an area of about 9,556 square kilometers (3,690 square miles). This is about 2.3% of Paraguay's total land.
In 2013, about 119,719 people lived here. This means there were about 12.5 people for every square kilometer. Misiones is mostly flat land. Many rivers and streams flow through the area. The northern border is the Tebicuary river. The southern border is the Paraná river.
Where is Misiones Located?
- To the north: It borders the Paraguarí and Caazapá departments.
- To the east: It borders the Itapúa department.
- To the south: It shares a border with Argentina.
- To the west: It borders the Ñeembucú department.
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Climate in San Juan Bautista
The weather in Misiones is generally warm. In 2012, the city of San Juan Bautista received about 1,406 millimeters (55.4 inches) of rain. April was the wettest month, with 318.4 millimeters (12.5 inches) of rain. June was the driest, with only 29.3 millimeters (1.2 inches).
The average temperature in San Juan Bautista in 2012 was 22.3°C (72.1°F). February was the warmest month, averaging 28.4°C (83.1°F). July was the coolest, with an average temperature of 14.6°C (58.3°F).
Districts of Misiones
The Misiones department is divided into 10 smaller areas called districts. These districts help manage different parts of the department.
| No. | Districts | Area (km²) |
Population (2015) |
Density |
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| 1 | Ayolas | 720.71 | 17,979 | 24.9 |
| 2 | San Ignacio | 1,550.47 | 32,792 | 21.1 |
| 3 | San Juan Bautista | 2,187.07 | 21,759 | 9.9 |
| 4 | San Miguel | 552.74 | 5,835 | 10.6 |
| 5 | San Patricio | 170.84 | 3,720 | 21.8 |
| 6 | Santa María | 457.80 | 8,594 | 18.8 |
| 7 | Santa Rosa | 724.70 | 18,372 | 25.4 |
| 8 | Santiago | 762.04 | 6,642 | 8.7 |
| 9 | Villa Florida | 278.75 | 3,370 | 12.1 |
| 10 | Yabebyry | 596.66 | 2,752 | 4.6 |
Economy and Jobs
The main way people make a living in Misiones is through cattle raising. This means they raise animals like cows for meat and other products.
Agriculture is also important. Fields for growing crops are mostly found in the northern and central parts of the department.
Fun Places to Visit
Misiones has many beautiful places for visitors. The most popular attractions are the beaches. These beaches are formed by the Paraná and Tebicuary rivers. Villa Florida is a town known for its lovely landscapes and beaches. It's a great place to relax and enjoy nature.
Related pages
Images for kids
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San Juan Bautista.
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San Ignacio Guasú.
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San Miguel
See also
In Spanish: Departamento de Misiones para niños
