Itauguá
Itauguá | |
|---|---|
| Itauguá | |
| Coordinates: 25°23′S 57°20′W / 25.383°S 57.333°W | |
| Country | Paraguay |
| Department | Central |
| Founded | June 27, 1728 |
| Founded by | Martín de Barúa |
| Government | |
| • Intendente Municipal | Horacio Daniel Fernández Morínigo |
| Area | |
• Total | 122 km2 (47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 170 m (560 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 100,456 |
| • Density | 1,090.84/km2 (2,825.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (-4 Gmt) |
| Postal code | 2740 |
| Area code | (595) (294) |
| Climate | Cfa |
Itauguá (Spanish pronunciation: [itawˈɣwa]) is a city of the Central Department, Paraguay. Founded in 1728, it is known for the ñandutí, a form of traditional lacemaking, and its music.
The San Rafael Museum shows various objects from the Colonial Age.
The National Hospital, one of the most important health institutions, is located in Itauguá.
Itauguá is about 30 kilometers away from Asunción. It was founded by Governor Martín de Barúa on June 27, 1728.