San Pedro Department

San Pedro Department spans 20,002 square kilometers in eastern Paraguay, featuring hills, rivers, and forests across its varied natural landscape.

The department was formally established on July 9, 1841, following Paraguay's independence from Spain as part of the nation's territorial reorganization.

Indigenous communities, Spanish colonial influences, and modern Paraguayan traditions shape the social practices and celebrations throughout San Pedro Department.

The region contains 20 districts with separate local governments, connected by major highways that link to other parts of Paraguay.

San Pedro Department maintains extensive agricultural production, generating significant yields of soybeans, corn, and tobacco within Paraguay's economy.

Location: Paraguay

Capital city: San Pedro de Ycuamandiyú

Part of: South America Midwest Integrated Zone

Shares border with: Concepción Department, Amambay Department, Canindeyú, Caaguazú Department, Cordillera Department, Presidente Hayes

GPS coordinates: -24.10000,-57.08333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:28