Coronel Oviedo, Administrative center in Caaguazú Department, Paraguay
Coronel Oviedo stands at an elevation of 171 meters above sea level, positioned at the intersection of major highways Ruta 2, Ruta 7, and Ruta 8.
The settlement, established in 1758 as Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Ajos, received its current name in 1931 to honor Colonel Florentin Oviedo from the Triple Alliance War.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Coronel Oviedo maintains religious traditions while local festivals celebrate agricultural achievements and regional folklore throughout the year.
The city functions as a central transportation hub, connecting the capital Asunción with Ciudad del Este through an extensive network of roads and public transit systems.
Originally named after garlic cultivation, this regional capital experiences temperature variations from 41.5°C in summer to -1.6°C during winter months.
Location: Caaguazú Department
Inception: 1758
Elevation above the sea: 171 m
Website: http://www.mco.gov.py/
Website: http://mco.gov.py
GPS coordinates: -25.44814,-56.44108
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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