San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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Area code | 021 |
Climate | Humid subtropical climate |
Website | www.sanlorenzomuni.gov.py |
San Lorenzo (Spanish pronunciation:
History
San Lorenzo was originally a Jesuit ranch dedicated to the exploitations of plantations known as Ñu Guazú, which was erected in the 17th century. In 1767 the Jesuits were expelled from the country, and a town was established on August 10, 1775, by Captain Agustín Fernando de Pinedo.[1]
Geography
San Lorenzo is located in the
- Altitude: 126 meters.
- Latitude: 25° 19' 59" S
- Longitude: 57° 31' 59" W
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, San Lorenzo has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) with hot summers, warm autumns and springs, and relatively mild winters. The average annual temperature is 30 °C. The coldest month is July and the hottest is January. Rainfall occurs greatly throughout the year; only June and July are semi-dry while the other months are rainy.
Economy
San Lorenzo is the most important city for finances, economics, and education of the Central Department.
Sports
The most popular sport in the city is football, just like the rest of Paraguay. The main team in the city is Club Sportivo San Lorenzo, who currently play in the Primera División.
Notable people
- Clementino Ocampos (1913–2001), composer
References
- ^ a b c "Historia – Gobierno Departamento Central". Gobierno Departamento Central. Archived from the original on November 9, 2014. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
External links
- Media related to San Lorenzo, Paraguay at Wikimedia Commons