Ypacaraí
Ypacaraí is a town in the Central Department of Paraguay on Lake Ypacarai. On the road system, it is located between Asunción and Caacupé. In 2004, the village had a population of 30,150, and is 64.1 m above sea level. Notable agricultural crops of the area include tobacco and cotton. Lake Ypacaraí is popular with tourists and locals in the landlocked nation of Paraguay.
Ypacaraí | |
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Town | |
 Lake Ypacaraí | |
  Ypacaraí | |
| Coordinates: 25°23′S 57°16′W | |
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| Department | Central Department |
| Elevation | 64.1 m (210.3 ft) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 30,150 |
| Climate | Cfa |
Footballer Carlos Gamarra is from Ypacaraí.
A meaning of the city name is from the two words, "ypa" meaning lake and "karai" meaning Lord or blessed. Thus we have the Lord's Lake or Blessed Lake.
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