Quiíndy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quiíndy
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District and city
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 Quiíndy
Location in Paraguay
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| Country | Paraguay |
| Department | Paraguarí |
| Founded | 1733 |
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| • Total | 885 km2 (342 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,074 |
| • Density | 46/km2 (22.20/sq mi) |
| Time zone | -4 Gmt |
| Postal code |
4240
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| Area code(s) | (595) (536) |
Quiíndy (in Guaraní: Ki'indy) is a city and district in the Paraguarí Department of Paraguay. It is about 103 kilometers (64 miles) away from Asunción, the capital city.
The city is located right on Route 1, also known as "Mariscal Francisco Solano López" highway. Quiíndy is surrounded by beautiful clear streams, like the Tobatingua and the Yacareby. Close to the city, you'll find the famous Ypoá lake. This lake is a special nature reserve, full of amazing animals and plants, making it one of the most important natural areas in Paraguay.
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About Quiíndy
This district covers an area of 885 square kilometers (about 342 square miles). Around 19,643 people live here, which means there are about 22 people per square kilometer.
What Quiíndy Makes and Grows
The people of Quiíndy mostly work in farming and raising animals. They are well-known for growing sugar cane, which is used to make a special Paraguayan drink called "caña". Farmers also grow grapes, cotton, and manioc (a root vegetable).
Besides growing crops, people here raise cows, sheep, pigs, and horses. But Quiíndy is most famous for making leather balls! Many people in the district work making these balls, and it's a very important part of the city's economy.
Getting Around and Staying Connected
Route 1, "Mariscal Francisco Solano López", is the main paved road that goes through the entire Paraguarí Department. This road connects Quiíndy to Asunción and other towns in the department.
Other roads in the area are made of dirt and connect different districts to each other and to the capital of the department.
Quiíndy has phone services from Copaco and mobile phone networks. People can also stay updated with various local news and newspapers from the country's capital.
How to Reach Quiíndy
If you start from Asunción, you follow Route 1 "Mariscal Francisco Solano López". You will pass through the districts of Carapeguá and San Roque González de Santa Cruz. After that, you will arrive in Quiíndy.
Quiíndy's Natural Surroundings
This district is located in the middle of the Paraguarí Department.
You can find several hills in this district, including:
- Cerro Ita Ybaté
- Cerro Pytá
- Cerro Santo Tomás
- Cerro Trinchera Cué
Neighboring Areas
- To the North: The San Roque González de Santa Cruz district.
- To the South: The Caapucú district.
- To the East: The Ybycuí district.
- To the West: The Ypoá lake and its National Park, as well as parts of the Central Department and the Ñeembucú Department.
Rivers and Streams
Many streams flow through Quiíndy, such as the Ñandupay, Zanja Jú, Tobatinguá, Yacarey, Tacuary, Itary, Mbusyi, and Mbói Kuatiá.
In the areas around Ypoá lake and Parana-mí lake, there are also many swampy areas, like the Ypoá estuary.
People of Quiíndy
According to official numbers, Quiíndy has a total population of 19,643 people. Most of the people (about 74.66%) live in the countryside, outside the main city area.
Here are some interesting facts about the people living in Quiíndy:
- About 34.5% of the population is under 15 years old.
- On average, each woman has about 3.1 children.
- About 8.6% of people cannot read or write.
- Most people (45.1%) work in farming or raising animals.
- About 83.9% of homes have electricity.
- About 40.0% of homes have running water.
Fun Things to Do in Quiíndy
For those who love adventure and nature, the Ypoá lake and the National Park are great places to visit. You can go on safaris, enjoy walks, and relax on the beaches.
The Paraná-mí lake also has clear waters and nice beaches to enjoy.
There is also a very old church in the area. It was built a long time ago, in the 16th Century, during the time of the Franciscan Reductions.
See also
In Spanish: Quiindy para niños
