Boquerón Department, Administrative department in western Paraguay
The department spans 91,669 square kilometers of land, making it the largest territorial division of Paraguay with diverse geographical features and climate zones.
The department underwent significant changes in 1945 when it split into two regions, with the northern portion becoming Chaco before reunification in 1992.
The region houses numerous indigenous communities, including Nivaclé, Manjui, Guarayos, and Angaité groups, alongside Russian Mennonite colonies in Fernheim and Menno.
The department contains 160 educational institutions serving 9,000 students and maintains four private hospitals plus a regional medical center in Mariscal Estigarribia.
The territory experiences varying annual rainfall patterns, from 350 millimeters in the northern regions to 850 millimeters in the southern areas.
Location: Paraguay
Capital city: Filadelfia
Part of: South America Midwest Integrated Zone
Shares border with: Alto Paraguay, Presidente Hayes, Formosa Province, Salta Province, Tarija Department, Chuquisaca Department, Santa Cruz Department
GPS coordinates: -21.51667,-60.70000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
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