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Primero de Marzo, Paraguay
Cordillera Department · Paraguay
Primero de Marzo is a small town in Cordillera Department, Paraguay with a population of 837. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
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About Primero de Marzo
Primero de Marzo is a small town and district located in the marshy lowlands of the Cordillera Department in Paraguay. The area is near the Yhaguy river, a shallow body utilized by locals primarily for fishing and recreation. Primero de Marzo's name is derived from the date March 1, 1870, when then Paraguayan President Francisco Solano López was killed by Brazilian troops at Cerro Corá, thereby ending the bloody War of the Triple Alliance.
People
Climate
| Population | 837 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Coordinates | -25.1530°, -56.9279° |
| Timezone | America/Asuncion |
| Country | 🇵🇾 Paraguay |
| State / Province | Cordillera Department |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.1 inches (1,476 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Primero de Marzo
Primero de Marzo is a small town in Paraguay (Cordillera Department) with a population of 837. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.1 inches. The timezone is America/Asuncion.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.5°F |
| 36% above Paraguay avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 31.7 sq mi (82.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.1530°N, 56.9279°W |
| Timezone | America/Asuncion |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in |
Primero de Marzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 65°F in June to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and August the driest (2.0").
Schools in Primero de Marzo
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2241 San Roque Gonzalez de Santacruz | — | — | — | — |
| 492 Don Carlos Antonio Lopez | — | — | — | — |
| 422 San Isidro Labrador | — | — | — | — |
| 3906 (10279) Telma S. de Cabriza | — | — | — | — |
| 3-95 | — | — | — | — |
| Ensenada | — | — | — | — |
| 451 Virgen Stella Marys | — | — | — | — |
| 3930 (13886) Oficial Mauricio Jose Troche | — | — | — | — |
| 331 Alfredo Javier Chavez | — | — | — | — |
| 3-96 | — | — | — | — |
| 104 Mariscal Francisco Solano Lopez | — | — | — | — |
| 2243 Sargento Isidro Baez | — | — | — | — |
| Niño Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| 2240 Mariscal Jose Felix Estigarribia | — | — | — | — |
| Teniente Rojas Silva | — | — | — | — |
| 873 Santo Domingo de Guzman | — | — | — | — |
| 835 | — | — | — | — |
| 3931 (10310) San Francisco de Asis | — | — | — | — |
| 3908 (10281) Fray Fernando Caballero | — | — | — | — |
| 3907 (10278) Juan Ante Vallejos | — | — | — | — |
| 15408 San Blas | — | — | — | — |
| Alfonso Tranquera | — | — | — | — |
| 1638 Jose Tursi | — | — | — | — |
| San Jose Obrero | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Primero de Marzo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of the Basilica of Caacupé | ||||
| Quinta Maravilla |
Farmers Markets in Primero de Marzo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Abasto | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Airports Near Primero de Marzo
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Silvio Pettirossi International Airport | ASU | Large Airport |
| Aeropuerto Nacional de Coronel Oviedo | — | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Arrayán | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Isla Pucú | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de la Estancia Lomas | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Rosario | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Santa Clara | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Villa Rey | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Hugo Stroessner | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Militar del Comando de Artillería | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Nueva Australia | — | Small Airport |
| Aeropista N°3 de Villa del Rosario | — | Small Airport |
| Aeropista Nº1 de Villa del Rosario | — | Small Airport |
| Aeropista Nº2 de Villa del Rosario | — | Small Airport |
| Base de la Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya "Ñu Guasú" | — | Small Airport |
| Base de la Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya "Silvio Pettirossi" | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Primero de Marzo?
Primero de Marzo has a population of 837 residents and is located in Paraguay. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 31.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Primero de Marzo?
Primero de Marzo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.1 inches.