Humaitá

Humaitá is a town and distrito on the Paraguay River in southern Paraguay. During the Paraguayan War, it served as the main Paraguayan stronghold from 1866 until its fall in August 1868. Up to 24,000 troops were housed there at one point. It served as the de facto residence of the Paraguayan government until March 1868.

This article is about the town in Paraguay. For other uses, see Humaitá (disambiguation).
Humaitá
Colonial houses in Humaitá
Humaitá
Coordinates: 27°4′12″S 58°30′0″W
CountryParaguay
DepartmentÑeembucú
FounderFebruary 1778 Pedro Melo de Portugal
Government
 • Intendente MunicipalFederico Cáceres Delgado
Area
 • Total389 km2 (150 sq mi)
Elevation
44 m (144 ft)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total3,214
 • Density8/km2 (20/sq mi)
Time zone-4 Gmt
Postal code
2840

Being at 275 km south of Asunción, this is a Paraguayan city that has a great historical and cultural heritage with portions of the old fortifications, including some large earthworks, still visible. It also possesses the remains of a Jesuit church dating from the 18th century.

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