Trinidad, Paraguay

Trinidad
district
Trinidad
Coordinates: 27°7′12″S 55°46′48″W / 27.12000°S 55.78000°W / -27.12000; -55.78000Coordinates: 27°7′12″S 55°46′48″W / 27.12000°S 55.78000°W / -27.12000; -55.78000
Country Paraguay
Department Itapúa Department
Population (2002)
  Total 6 873

Trinidad (spanish for Trinity) is a district in the Itapúa Department of Paraguay. It is well known for its Jesuit Mission, La Misión de la Santísima Trinidad de Paraná. In 1993, the mission was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is open to visitation by tourists.

Location

Trinidad is located on Ruta 6ta, 30 kilometers north of the department’s capital, Encarnación. It is surrounded by the following districts:

Population

According to the 2002 census, by the Dirección General de Estadísticas, Encuestas y Censos, the district had a total of 6,873 inhabitants. 35% (2,417) percent living in the center of the district, and 65% (4,456 ) in rural areas.

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