Concepción, Capital city in northern region, Paraguay.
Concepción extends along the Paraguay River at 44 meters elevation, covering 8,490 square kilometers with a population of 76,378 residents.
Spanish Governor Agustín Fernando de Pinedo established the city in 1787, creating a strategic defense point against Portuguese territorial advances.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Concepción shapes religious practices through its cathedral, which features an altar created by artist Carlos Colombino.
Route 5 'General Bernardino Caballero' links the city to Pedro Juan Caballero and Asunción, while the river port facilitates water transportation.
The Paraguay River and Ypané River form natural boundaries around the city, contributing to the development of 72 distinct neighborhoods.
Location: Concepción Department
Inception: 1787
Elevation above the sea: 44 m
GPS coordinates: -23.40250,-57.44139
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
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