Pedro Juan Caballero, Border city in Amambay Department, Paraguay
Pedro Juan Caballero spans along the Brazilian border at 607 meters elevation, forming a continuous urban area with the Brazilian city of Ponta Pora.
The city establishment began in 1899 with a police station near Punta Pora Lagoon, followed by land donations from merchant Jorge Casaccia for settlement growth.
The city maintains strong educational presence with 31 secondary schools and multiple universities, including Universidad Sudamericana and the Regional Education Center Dr. Raul Pena.
Route 5 'Gral Bernardino Caballero' connects the city to major destinations like Concepcion and Asuncion, facilitating transportation across the region.
The city experiences a humid subtropical climate with annual rainfall of 1,650 millimeters, making it the highest elevation city in Paraguay.
Location: Amambay Department
Inception: December 1, 1899
Elevation above the sea: 607 m
GPS coordinates: -22.54978,-55.73843
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:15
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