Loma Plata, Mennonite settlement district in Boquerón Department, Paraguay
Loma Plata stands at 133 meters above sea level and functions as the central hub of the Menno Colony in the Paraguayan Chaco region.
The district was established in 1927 when 1,743 Mennonite pioneers from Canada arrived and transformed the arid Chaco land into agricultural territory.
The district maintains German-speaking and Spanish-speaking churches, representing the convergence of Mennonite traditions with local Paraguayan customs.
The Cooperativa Chortitzer Ltda operates in Loma Plata, managing dairy and meat production facilities that support the regional agricultural economy.
Temperature variations in Loma Plata range from 44 degrees Celsius in summer to near freezing in winter, with annual rainfall of 1,195 millimeters.
Location: Boquerón Department
Inception: June 25, 1927
Elevation above the sea: 133 m
Website: http://www.lomaplata.gov.py
Website: http://lomaplata.gov.py
GPS coordinates: -22.38333,-59.83333
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:59
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