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{{Infobox Settlement
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Escobar is a town of [[Paraguay]] [[Paraguarí Department]], located some 14 [[km]] [[Paraguarí]] by Route Villarrica in Paraguarí.
'''Escobar''' is a [[List of cities and towns in Paraguay|town]] in [[Escobar District]], [[Paraguarí Department]] of [[Paraguay]], located some 14 km [[Paraguarí]] by Route Villarrica in Paraguarí.


== Etymology==
== Etymology ==


The town took this name in honor of President [[Gral. Patricio Escobar]]. He was one of the heroes of the [[War of the Triple Alliance]] and president of Paraguay in the late nineteenth century.
The town took this name in honor of President Gral. [[Patricio Escobar]]. He was one of the heroes of the [[Paraguayan War]] and president of Paraguay in the late 19th century.


Before its founding by decree, was called "Yukeri."
Before its founding by decree, was called "Yukeri."


[[Image:Arroyo de Escobar.jpg|thumb|340px|left |Stream in Escobar]]


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==Weather==


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== Weather ==
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The average temperature is 21 º C, the highest in 39 the summer and the lowest in winter, 2.


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The average temperature is 21 °C, the highest in 39 the summer and the lowest in winter, 2.
==Demography==
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Escobar has a total of 8,815 inhabitants, of which 4,645 males and 4,170 females, according to estimates by the Directorate General of Statistics, Census and Surveys.


==Economy==
== Demography ==


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Escobar has a total of 8,815 inhabitants, of which 4,645 males and 4,170 females, according to estimates by the Directorate General of Statistics, Census and Surveys.
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Mainly dedicated to agriculture: [[cotton]], [[corn]], [[bean]], [[manioc]], [[sugarcane]], and [[sweet potato]].

== Economy ==

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Mainly dedicated to agriculture: [[cotton]], [[maize|corn]], [[bean]], [[manioc]], [[sugarcane]], and [[sweet potato]].


Another economic activity is also cattle rising.
Another economic activity is also cattle rising.


==Colleges==
== Colleges ==


* Elementary School No. 669 "Lic. Rosa Marin de Gamarra"
* Elementary School No. 669 "Lic. Rosa Marin de Gamarra"
* School "Emancipación Nacional"
* School "Emancipación Nacional"


==Transportation==
== Transportation ==


Escobar is located 78 km from [[Assumption]] and 12 km [[Paraguarí]], a branch of Route I Mariscal [[Francisco Solano López]] because this can also lead to diversion Sapucai and Caballero.
Escobar is located 78 km from [[Asuncion]] and 12 km [[Paraguarí]], a branch of Route I Mariscal Francisco Solano López because this can also lead to diversion [[Sapucaí]] and [[Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay|Caballero]].


==Tourism==
== Tourism ==


It has a Health Centre, Police and Post Office. Several rural areas are part of District Escobar: [[Arroyo Pora]] [[Chircal]] [[Guazú-Cua]] [[Mbocayaty]] [[General Aquino]].
It has a Health Centre, Police and Post Office. Several rural areas are part of District Escobar: Arroyo Pora, Chircal, Guazú-Cua, Mbocayaty, General Aquino.


It has an area of pools, spa [[Itá Coty]], which offers a cool stream, down from the hills, surrounded by abundant vegetation and stones. Visitors can go on camping; there are canteens and sports fields to enjoy a pleasant experience.
It has an area of pools, spa [[Itá Coty]], which offers a cool stream, down from the hills, surrounded by abundant vegetation and stones. Visitors can go on camping; there are canteens and sports fields to enjoy a pleasant experience.


It has a centuries-old "train station".
It has a centuries-old "train station".


On October 1 patronal feast of Santa Teresa del Niño Jesús is made a procession through the main streets of the town, with caravan riders and the patron saints of the various chapels of companies Escobar.
On October 1 patronal feast of Santa Teresa del Niño Jesús is made a procession through the main streets of the town, with caravan riders and the patron saints of the various chapels of companies Escobar.


== Notable people ==
==Important People==


[[Emigdio Ayala Báez]], composer and musician, author of "Mi dicha lejana" and "A mi pueblito Escobar."
[[Emigdio Ayala Báez]], composer and musician, author of "Mi dicha lejana" and "A mi pueblito Escobar."


==References==
== References ==


* Illustrated Geography of Paraguay, SRL Distributed Arami, 2007. ISBN 99925-68-04-6
* Illustrated Geography of Paraguay, SRL Distributed Arami, 2007. {{ISBN|978-99925-68-04-0}}
* Geography of Paraguay, First Edition 1999, Publisher Hispanic Paraguay SRL.
* Geography of Paraguay, First Edition 1999, Publisher Hispanic Paraguay SRL.


==External links ==
== External links ==


* [http://www.senatur.gov.py/ National Secretary of Tourism]
* [http://www.senatur.gov.py/ National Secretary of Tourism]
* [http://www.dgeec.gov.py// Directorate General for Surveys, Statistics and Census]
* [http://www.dgeec.gov.py// Directorate General for Surveys, Statistics and Census]
* [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/PA/15/Escobar.html Coord. geographical and satellite imagery''''Escobar]
* [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/PA/15/Escobar.html Coord. geographical and satellite imagery'''Escobar''']
* [http://www.bvp.prg.py Asociados Virtual Library of Paraguay]
* [http://www.bvp.prg.py Asociados Virtual Library of Paraguay]{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}


[[Category:Cities%2C_towns_and_villages_in_Paraguay]]
[[Category:Populated places in the Paraguarí Department]]

Latest revision as of 02:31, 1 April 2024

Gral. Patricio Escobar
Escobar
Gral. Patricio Escobar is located in Paraguay
Gral. Patricio Escobar
Gral. Patricio Escobar
Coordinates: 26°1′0″S 57°3′0″W / 26.01667°S 57.05000°W / -26.01667; -57.05000
CountryParaguay
DepartmentParaguarí
FoundedAugust 30 de 1901
Government
 • Intendente municipalEduardo Burgos
Area
 • Total
354 km2 (137 sq mi)
Elevation
121 m (397 ft)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total
8.815
 • Density22/km2 (60/sq mi)
Time zone-4 Gmt
Postal code
4450
Area code(595) (531)

Escobar is a town in Escobar District, Paraguarí Department of Paraguay, located some 14 km Paraguarí by Route Villarrica in Paraguarí.

Etymology

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The town took this name in honor of President Gral. Patricio Escobar. He was one of the heroes of the Paraguayan War and president of Paraguay in the late 19th century.

Before its founding by decree, was called "Yukeri."


Weather

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The average temperature is 21 °C, the highest in 39 the summer and the lowest in winter, 2.

Demography

[edit]

Escobar has a total of 8,815 inhabitants, of which 4,645 males and 4,170 females, according to estimates by the Directorate General of Statistics, Census and Surveys.

Economy

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Mainly dedicated to agriculture: cotton, corn, bean, manioc, sugarcane, and sweet potato.

Another economic activity is also cattle rising.

Colleges

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  • Elementary School No. 669 "Lic. Rosa Marin de Gamarra"
  • School "Emancipación Nacional"

Transportation

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Escobar is located 78 km from Asuncion and 12 km Paraguarí, a branch of Route I Mariscal Francisco Solano López because this can also lead to diversion Sapucaí and Caballero.

Tourism

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It has a Health Centre, Police and Post Office. Several rural areas are part of District Escobar: Arroyo Pora, Chircal, Guazú-Cua, Mbocayaty, General Aquino.

It has an area of pools, spa Itá Coty, which offers a cool stream, down from the hills, surrounded by abundant vegetation and stones. Visitors can go on camping; there are canteens and sports fields to enjoy a pleasant experience.

It has a centuries-old "train station".

On October 1 patronal feast of Santa Teresa del Niño Jesús is made a procession through the main streets of the town, with caravan riders and the patron saints of the various chapels of companies Escobar.

Notable people

[edit]

Emigdio Ayala Báez, composer and musician, author of "Mi dicha lejana" and "A mi pueblito Escobar."

References

[edit]
  • Illustrated Geography of Paraguay, SRL Distributed Arami, 2007. ISBN 978-99925-68-04-0
  • Geography of Paraguay, First Edition 1999, Publisher Hispanic Paraguay SRL.
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