Mbutuy Explained

Official Name:Mbutuy
Pushpin Map:Paraguay
Mapsize:200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Paraguay
Subdivision Type1:Department
Subdivision Name1:Caaguazú
Population As Of:2008
Population Total:1 522
Coordinates:-24.975°N -56.31°W

Santa Rosa del Mbutuy is a town and district in the Caaguazú department of Paraguay that is best described as the 'Cruce del Mbutuy' by residents of the Santa Rosa District, where it is located, because of the intersection of two major roads that the town is built around.

Some of the town's early growth could be attributed to the fact that it was on an asphalt paved road that intersected with a dirt road to the rest of the District of Santa Rosa del Mbutuy, and other departments of the nation.

Economy

Much of the town's economy is derived from traveler services such as food and fuel to those that pass through, as well as services to the local agricultural sector.

Communication

Before cellular phone services where available in the area, it was home to one of the two telephone exchanges in the district.

Location

It is located about 3.5 hours by bus north-east of Asunción, the capital city of the country.

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