San Roque González de Santa Cruz facts for kids
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San Roque González de Santa Cruz
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 San Roque González de Santa Cruz
Location in Paraguay
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| Country | Paraguay |
| Department | Paraguarí |
| Founded | 1538 |
| Founded by | Domingo Martínez de Irala |
| Area | |
| • Total | 293 km2 (113 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 11.648 (2,008) |
| • Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Area code(s) | (595)(535) |
San Roque González de Santa Cruz is a town, also called a distrito, in the Paraguarí Department of Paraguay. It is about 97 kilometers (60 miles) away from Asunción, which is the capital city of Paraguay.
The main road, National Route 1, goes right through this town.
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About San Roque González de Santa Cruz
San Roque González de Santa Cruz is an important town in the Paraguarí Department. It is known for its history and its location along a major road.
Founding and Early History
The town was founded a long time ago, in the year 1538. It was started by a person named Domingo Martínez de Irala. This makes it one of the older settlements in the region.
Location and Travel
San Roque González de Santa Cruz is located in the Paraguarí Department. This department is in the country of Paraguay. The town is easy to reach because National Route 1 passes through it. This road connects it to Asunción, the capital city.
People and Area
In 2008, about 11,648 people lived in San Roque González de Santa Cruz. The town covers an area of 293 square kilometers (about 113 square miles). This means there were about 40 people living in each square kilometer at that time.
Local Government
The leader of the town is called the Intendente Municipal. In 2008, this person was Del Pilar Cerafín Montiel Serna. The Intendente helps manage the town and its services for the people.
