Villeta Facts for Kids

This page is about the city in Paraguay. For the municipality in Colombia, see Villeta, Cundinamarca.

Quick facts for kids Villeta
City
Villeta, Paraguay
Villeta Location in Paraguay
Country	Paraguay
Department	Central
Founded	March 5th 1714
Area
• Total	888 km² (343 sq mi)
Elevation	55 m (180 ft)
Population (2016)
• Total	36,985
• Density	25/km² (60/sq mi)
Time zone	-4 Gmt
Postal code	2680
Area code(s)	+595 225
Climate	Cfa

Villeta is a lively city in Paraguay. It is located in the Central Department, right by the Paraguay River. Villeta is a very important place for industries and has a busy port.

City Name: Villeta
Villeta's Busy Port
- Port Features
Villeta's Weather
People of Villeta
Villeta's History
Villeta's Economy
Fun Things to Do in Villeta
- Historic Church
- Fishing Spots
Famous People from Villeta
Getting to Villeta
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City Name: Villeta

The city was started on March 5, 1714. It was founded by a person named Juan Gregorio Bazán de Pedraza.

Its first name was San Felipe de Borbón del Valle del Bastán. This name honored King Felipe II. Later, people started calling it Villeta. This was because it looked like a large "Villa" or town.

Villeta's Busy Port

Villeta has an important port on the Paraguay River. The National Administration for Navigation and Ports (ANNP) manages this port. It is specially set up to handle large machines and heavy goods. Many different types of products are shipped through this port.

There is also a private port in Villeta called Caacupé-mí Port. It is one of the most important private ports in Paraguay.

Port Features

Villeta port terminal: This port is about 35 kilometers south of Asunción.
Size: The port area covers 13.5 hectares.
Pier length: The pier is 435 meters long.
Depth: The water is at least 10 feet deep all year. This helps big ships.
Storage: There are 6 hectares of paved areas for goods.
Warehouse: A covered warehouse is 0.3 hectares in size.
Free zone: Bolivia uses a special area here. This is for goods passing through Paraguay.

Villeta's Weather

Villeta has a warm climate. In summer, the temperature can reach 40 °C or even higher. In winter, the lowest temperature can be 0 °C.

The average temperature for the whole Central Department is 22 °C. Villeta gets a lot of rain from January to April. It gets less rain from June to August.

People of Villeta

According to official numbers, Villeta has a total population of 36,228 people. Out of these, 18,362 are males and 17,866 are females.

Villeta's History

Villeta was founded in 1714 by Governor Juan Gregorio Bazán de Pedraza. During the time of Dr. Francia, the city became a key link. It helped Paraguay connect with other countries. This helped the area's economy grow a lot.

Villeta's Economy

Before 1930, Villeta was well-known for its port activities. They mostly exported oranges. Today, the port is used for many different things.

The port of Villeta is where most of Paraguay's exports are shipped from. There are nineteen large factories in the area. These factories make things like cement, iron rods, cotton, and electric cables. They also produce chemicals for farming. The city is an important industrial hub for Paraguay.

Fun Things to Do in Villeta

Villeta is part of the Greater Asunción Area. It has several old and interesting buildings.

Historic Church

The Church of the Virgin of the Rosary (Virgen del Rosario) is one such building. It was built during the time of the Paraguayan War. This church also served as a hospital back then. The church's design shows the unique art style of Paraguay from the 1800s. You can see this in the murals painted by Adán Kunos.

Fishing Spots

If you enjoy fishing, you can visit places like Guyrati, Angostura, and Itaipiru. These spots are close to Argentina.

Famous People from Villeta

Some well-known people have lived in Villeta, including:

Rubén Bareiro Saguier
Susy Delgado
Isabel Arrúa Vallejos

Getting to Villeta

You can reach Villeta by using the Southern Access Route. This route is part of Route 1. Villeta is about 34 kilometers south of Asunción. There is also a route that connects Villeta to the southern part of the country. This route goes through Alberdi and Pilar.