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J. Augusto Saldívar
ℹ️Practical info — J. Augusto Saldívar
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Known for its agriculture, this is the best place to buy fresh produce directly from local farmers.
- Visit the markets early in the morning when they are most active and the vegetables are freshest.
- Despite being close to the capital, the town retains a relaxed, rural atmosphere, excellent for a slow day.
- Renting a car is the most practical way to explore the surrounding farms and agricultural areas.
🍽 Food
A traditional savory cornbread; look for it in local markets and bakeries.
A delicious cheese and cassava bread, great for a quick snack while walking around.
Enjoy the local harvest with freshly squeezed juices at street stands.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The main agricultural market is for the freshest local produce.
Look for local dairy products and homemade cheeses sold by nearby farmers.
Take a walk along the quiet dirt roads bordering the local vegetable farms.
Relax under the trees during the traditional afternoon siesta hours.
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J. Augusto Saldívar, a city in the Central Department, lies about 25 kilometres south-east of Asunción and belongs to the capital's metropolitan area. It was established as an independent municipality in 1945 and named after the Paraguayan politician and diplomat Justo Augusto Saldívar, who played a significant role in the interwar period. With around 60 000 inhabitants the town has developed into a dynamic residential area where many families from Asunción settle because housing prices are lower than in the capital. Economically the city relies on commuting, small-scale industry, brick production, animal husbandry and agriculture in the wider surroundings. Characteristic of the town are its extensive residential neighbourhoods stretching along Route 1 and the central market square where fresh produce from the region is traded daily. The parish church and the annual patronal feast on Saint Augustine's day shape local life.
- Location: Paraguay
- Nearby: Capiatá (5 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug, Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
| Rain mm | 126 | 139 | 136 | 149 | 143 | 74 | 63 | 38 | 73 | 163 | 191 | 179 |
Geography
Facts
- The district was created by law on November 15, 1985.
- The city is located just 26 kilometers from the center of Asunción.
- It is regarded as the 'Vegetable Capital' of the Central Department.
- The name honors a prominent Paraguayan politician and legal scholar.
- The local economy relies almost entirely on horticulture and trade.
- The important National Route 1 runs directly through the city.
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