Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay
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| Pedro Juan Caballero | |||
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| Punta Porã Lagoon
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 Pedro Juan Caballero
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| Country | Paraguay | ||
| Department | Amambay | ||
| Founded | December 1, 1899 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Intendant | Jose Carlos Acevedo (PLRA) | ||
| • Demonym | pedrojuanio/a | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 588 km2 (227 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 607 m (1,991 ft) | ||
| Population (2008) | |||
| • Total | 75,109 | ||
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | AST (UTC-04) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | ADT (UTC-03) | ||
Pedro Juan Caballero is a city in Paraguay, located in Amambay Department of which it is the capital. The city lies on the border with the Brazilian city of Ponta Porã in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul and is known as a centre for cheap electronic and consumer goods, and also as a centre for drug smuggling. This city is the highest city in Paraguay at 670 mts (2201 ft) above sea level.
The city is named after Pedro Juan Caballero.
Transportation
Route 5 "Gral. Bernardino Caballero" connects the city with Concepción and Asunción.
See also
Sources
- World Gazeteer: Paraguay – World-Gazetteer.com
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