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San Lorenzo was originally a Jesuit ranch dedicated to the exploitations of plantations known as Ñu Guazú.

San Lorenzo
Paraguay
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San Lorenzo

Paraguay

Country
Paraguay
Population
227.6K
Coordinates
-25.33, -57.52
764th most populous city in the world

San Lorenzo is a city in the Central Department in Paraguay. It is a suburb of Asunción, and the third most populous city in Paraguay, with a population of 252,561. The National University of Asunción campus is located in San Lorenzo, that's why it is sometimes known as "Ciudad Universitaria".

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Catedral de San Lorenzo durante un 10 de Agosto
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A town was established on August 10, 1775, by Captain Agustín Fernando de Pinedo.

San Lorenzo
Paraguay
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city

San Lorenzo

Paraguay

Country
Paraguay
Population
227.6K
Coordinates
-25.33, -57.52
764th most populous city in the world

San Lorenzo is a city in the Central Department in Paraguay. It is a suburb of Asunción, and the third most populous city in Paraguay, with a population of 252,561. The National University of Asunción campus is located in San Lorenzo, that's why it is sometimes known as "Ciudad Universitaria".

From the “History” section

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San Lorenzo has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) with hot summers and mild winters.

San Lorenzo
Paraguay
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city

San Lorenzo

Paraguay

Country
Paraguay
Population
227.6K
Coordinates
-25.33, -57.52
764th most populous city in the world

San Lorenzo is a city in the Central Department in Paraguay. It is a suburb of Asunción, and the third most populous city in Paraguay, with a population of 252,561. The National University of Asunción campus is located in San Lorenzo, that's why it is sometimes known as "Ciudad Universitaria".

From the “Geography” section

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Photo: Robslpy · CC BY-SA 3.0

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The supplies market in San Lorenzo is one of the largest in the nation.

San Lorenzo
Paraguay
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city

San Lorenzo

Paraguay

Country
Paraguay
Population
227.6K
Coordinates
-25.33, -57.52
764th most populous city in the world

San Lorenzo is a city in the Central Department in Paraguay. It is a suburb of Asunción, and the third most populous city in Paraguay, with a population of 252,561. The National University of Asunción campus is located in San Lorenzo, that's why it is sometimes known as "Ciudad Universitaria".

From the “Economy” section

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The football team is Club Sportivo San Lorenzo, in the Primera División.

San Lorenzo
Paraguay
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city

San Lorenzo

Paraguay

Country
Paraguay
Population
227.6K
Coordinates
-25.33, -57.52
764th most populous city in the world

San Lorenzo is a city in the Central Department in Paraguay. It is a suburb of Asunción, and the third most populous city in Paraguay, with a population of 252,561. The National University of Asunción campus is located in San Lorenzo, that's why it is sometimes known as "Ciudad Universitaria".

From the “Sports” section

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