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UTC-4 |
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UTC-3 |
IANA Time Zone |
America/Asuncion |
Nalanhar time compared to Beijing time (China) |
11 hours ahead |
Naranjal is an important city in the Department of Caaguazú in the eastern part of Paraguay, about 150 kilometers east of the capital, Asunción, and adjacent to the Brazilian border. The city has a predominantly agrarian economy, with soybean and corn plantations and livestock farms dotted around the area, making it a regional distribution center for agricultural products.
Naranjal is located in the Paraná Plateau and has a subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of about 22°C. The city has a population of about 20,000 people. The city has a population of about 25,000 people, most of whom speak Spanish and Guaraní. Its name "Naranjal" means "orange grove" in Spanish, reflecting the local tradition of citrus cultivation.
As a hub city on National Route 7, Naranjal connects the city of Oriente with Asunción. The economy is based on agro-processing, timber production and border trade, and in recent years has evolved into ecotourism, attracting tourists to explore the natural landscapes around the Itaipu Reservoir.
The city retains its colonial architecture and celebrates the traditional religious festival of Holy Week in September. Local handicrafts are famous for palm fiber weaving and wood carving, and the surrounding Guaraní indigenous villages offer a multicultural mix.
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