Buena Vista | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
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| Coordinates: 26°10′52″S 56°04′59″W / 26.18111°S 56.08306°W | |
| Country | Paraguay |
| Department | Caazapá |
| Founded | June 25, 1945 |
| Government | |
| • Intendente Municipal | Estanislao Silvero (PLRA) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 126 km2 (49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 138 m (453 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 5.340 inhab |
| • Density | 43/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | -4 Gmt |
| Postal code | 5990 |
Buena Vista is a city in Paraguay, Caazapá Department; the beginning of this city was the result of the new political division of the country on June 25, 1945.
Etymology
Its name describes the beautiful environment of the place.
Geography
Buena Vista is 266 km away from Asunción.
Weather
Temperatures range from 21 °C to 37 °C in summer; in winter, the minimum is 1 °C. The city is located in one of the regions with the most precipitation, which is why it is the best place for farming and cattle raising.
Demography
There are 5,340 inhabitants, 2,773 of whom are men and 2,567 women, according to the 2002 Census. In the urban area, there are 1,416 people, and in the rural area, there are 3,924 people.
Economy
The main activity is farming and cattle raising.
Tourism
Wonderful landscapes which refer to the city's name "Buena Vista" (Good View) can be appreciated. Capiibary River is great for fishing.
How to get there
It is located 278 kilometres (173 mi) from Asunción, between San Juan Nepomuceno and Caazapá. From Asunción, take Route II "Mcal. José Félix Estigarribia" towards east. That route goes to Ciudad del Este.
Bibliography and references
- Geografía Ilustrada del Paraguay, Distribuidora Arami SRL; 2007. ISBN 99925-68-04-6
- Geografía del Paraguay, Primera Edición 1999, Editorial Hispana Paraguay SRL