Pilar, Paraguay
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Pilar (Spanish pronunciation: [piˈlaɾ]) is the capital city of the Paraguayan department of Ñeembucú, located along the Paraguay River in the southwestern part of the country. Located about 258 km (160 mi) from Asunción, Pilar serves as an important center of commerce and government for the far southwestern region of the country.
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Pilar | |
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Coordinates: 26°52′12″S 58°18′0″W | |
Country | Paraguay |
Department | Ñeembucú |
Foundation | October 12, 1779 |
Government | |
• Intendente Municipal | Carlos Francisco Silva Medina. |
Area | |
• Total | 1,130 km2 (440 sq mi) |
Population (2019) | |
• Total | 32,810 |
• Density | 29/km2 (75/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-04 (AST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-03 (ADT) |
Postal code | 2800 |
Area code | +595 (786) |
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