Country Paraguay Time zone -4 GMT Area code(s) (595) (858) Elevation 142 m Local time Wednesday 12:38 AM | Department Misiones Postal code 4890 Area 101 ha Population 20,306 (2008) | |
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Foundation 1698 by Father Ranzonier Weather 23°C, Wind E at 5 km/h, 82% Humidity |
Santa Rosa ([ˈsanta ˈrosa]) is a town and district located in the Misiones department in Paraguay. It is one of the most important cities of Jesuit influence.
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Map of Santa Rosa, Paraguay
Geography
Santa Rosa stands on a hill located 257 kilometres (160 mi) south of Asunción on Route I "Mariscal Francisco Solano Lopez".
Weather
In summer, the highest temperature reaches 39 °C (102 °F), the lowest in winter usually runs about 0 °C (32 °F). The annual average is 21 °C (70 °F).
Demography
Santa Rosa has a population of 20,306 inhabitants, of whom 10,582 are men and 9,723 are women, according to projections by the General Directorate of Statistics, Census and Surveys.
History
The city was founded in 1698 by Jesuit Priest Ranzonier, and it was settled by families coming from the city of Santa Maria de Fe. Today, one of the most important Jesuit Reductions of Paraguay is a tourist attraction there.
The original church was burned in 1883 and only the original bell was preserved. To this day the bell is still in use, as part of the newer temple built on the site.
Economy
Santa Rosa is an agricultural area, with large cattle ranches.
Tourism
Sightseeing and historic Santa Rosa: