Yuty facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yuty
San Francisco de Yuty
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Welcome arch at main entrance of the town.
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| Nickname(s):
Tierra del Itakuru
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 Yuty
Location in Paraguay
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| Country | Paraguay |
| Department | Caazapá Department |
| Founded by | Luis de Bolaños |
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| • Total | 457 km2 (176 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5 551 |
Yuty is a town located in the Caazapá Department of Paraguay. It is about 98 kilometers (61 miles) south of Caazapá, the capital of its department. Yuty is also around 330 kilometers (205 miles) southeast of Asunción, which is the capital city of Paraguay.
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What's in a Name? The Origin of Yuty
The name Yuty has two interesting ideas about where it came from.
Place of Thorns
One idea is that the name comes from the Guarani language. In Guarani, yu means a type of thorn, and ty means a place. So, Yuty could mean "place of thorns."
Coming from the Meeting Place
Another idea suggests that Yuty was once a popular spot for people to gather. When locals were asked where they were coming from, they would say, "Ayu aty hagui." This phrase means "I come from the meeting place." Over time, this long phrase might have shortened and changed into the name Yuty.
History of Yuty
Yuty was officially founded on October 4, 1611. It was established by a Spanish missionary named Luis de Bolaños. He gave the town the name San Francisco de Yuty, which means "Saint Francis of Yuty."
Local Economy: What Yuty Grows
The main crops grown in Yuty are cotton and rice. These crops are important for the local economy and help support the people living in the town.
Famous People from Yuty
Yuty is the hometown of several notable individuals.
Gustavo Adrián Ramírez
- Gustavo Adrián Ramírez (born 1990) is a professional footballer. He is known for playing soccer.
Tadeo Zarratea
- Tadeo Zarratea (born 1946) is a lawyer, activist, and novelist. He is also a linguist, meaning he studies languages.
Amilcar Ferreira
- Amilcar Ferreira (born 1971) is an economist and politician. An economist studies how money and goods are made and used, and a politician works in government.
