Quyquyhó facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quyquyhó
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 Quyquyhó
Location in Paraguay
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| Country |  Paraguay |
| Department | Paraguarí |
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| • Total | 624 km2 (241 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 6,865 |
| • Density | 11.002/km2 (28.494/sq mi) |
Quyquyhó (pronounced Kwee-kwee-HO) is a small town in Paraguay. Its name in the native Guaraní language is Kuykuyho. This town is located in the Paraguarí department, which is like a state or province in other countries.
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Where is Quyquyhó Located?
Quyquyhó is found in the southern part of the Paraguarí Department. It is about 169 kilometers (about 105 miles) away from Asunción, which is the capital city of Paraguay.
How to Visit Quyquyhó
If you want to visit Quyquyhó from Asunción, you would start by taking National Route Number 1, also known as Ruta Uno. You follow this road until you reach a town called Caapucú. In Caapucú, you will need to turn left, and that road will lead you directly to Quyquyhó.
People and Population
The area of Quyquyhó district covers 624 square kilometers (about 241 square miles). According to a count done in 2002, the total number of people living in Quyquyhó was 6,865. Out of these, only 798 people lived in the main town area, while the rest lived in the surrounding countryside.
Famous People from Quyquyhó
- Aníbal Lovera: He was a well-known composer and singer from Paraguay.
