Yataity
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Yataity | |
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  Yataity Location within Paraguay | |
| Coordinates: 25°45′00″S 56°25′59″W / 25.75000°S 56.43306°W | |
| Country | Paraguay |
| Department | Guairá |
| Founded | 1851 |
| Founder | Bartolomé de Oviedo |
| Government | |
| • Intendente Municipal | Ramón Barrios Bogado (ANR) |
| Area | |
• Total | 111 km2 (43 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 4,138 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (96/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 5140 |
| Area code | (595) (549) |
Yataity is one of the districts of the Guairá Department, Paraguay. It is located 164 kilometers (102 mi) east from Asunción. This district is considered the capital of the ao po'i, a local fabric.
Characteristics
[edit]Yataity is known as a little and peaceful city with its big houses with straw roofs and ancestral streets. It is known especially for its most notable craftsmanship: the ao po'i, a fine cloth made in cotton that can be seen in shirts, dresses, blouses, sheets and other items. Hundreds of artisans of Yataity take part in the "Typical Vestments Market" held in the central square every November.
The annual expo of ao po'i is a chance for the artisans of the zone to show their creativity. Their pieces show up their fine finishing and high quality. It is estimated that around 2,200 people are involved in the manufacture of ao po'i in this district, making of it a major source of employment. Most of the specialized artisans are from Yataity, where thanks to the support of private companies, they combine tradition and modernity for production of shirts that meet the required quality standards for export.
The ao po'i is made by hand in a 100% cotton fabric that appeared in the 18th century due to the prohibition of foreign trade imposed by Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia. The women had to manually tailor the cotton to make the vestments. While the production of ao po'i has extended to other parts of the country, local residents insist that the best clothes fashioned from ao po'i are made by the artisans of Yataity.
Toponymy
[edit]Its name is a Guaraní word meaning "the place of the plantation of yata'i" (Yata'i is a palm-like tree).
History
[edit]The founding of Yataity is attributed to the Captain Bartolomé Oviedo, who in 1809 bought the property.
Besides ao po'i, inhabitants are also employed in the stock-breeding of cows, the cultivation of sugar-cane, and the exploitation of wood.
This district remains a quiet place with an image very common in the Paraguayan traditions. More than 50% of the population is engaged in the manufacture of cloths aided by primitive looms and skillful hands.
Geography
[edit]This district occupies an area of 111 square kilometers, with a total population of 4,138 inhabitants and a population density of 37.27 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Limits
[edit]- North: The Caaguazú Department.
- South: The city of Villarrica.
- West: The Félix Pérez Cardozo district.
- East: The Doctor Botrell and Mbocayaty districts.
Hydrography
[edit]The Tebicuary River and the following streams flow through the :
- Mitay.
- Doña Gervasia.
Demography
[edit]The main social-demographic indicators in the district indicate:
- Population under 15 years old: 31.1%
- Average children per woman: 2.7 children
- Percentage of illiterates: 7.6%
- Percentage of the population occupied in agricultural activities: 22.8%
- Percentage of houses with electricity service: 95.0%
- Percentage of houses with water service: 36.8%
Population with unsatisfied basic needs in:
- Education: 6.2%
- Sanitary infrastructure: 22.6%
- Housing quality: 30.1%
- Subsistence capacity: 6.3%
Economy
[edit]Most of the economy of this district is devoted to the tailoring of ao po'i garments. 50% of the total population works on it and almost nobody in the district isn't, even indirectly, related with an ao po'i artisan.
The familiar economy is based exclusively in the labor of the artisans, and only 10% have another job, such as agriculture and stock-breeding, among other minor commercial activities.
Agricultural and stock-breeding are subsistence industries.
Roads and communication
[edit]The internal roads are terraced, making travel between the districts easier.
The area uses telephonic services from the Corporación Paraguaya de Comunicaciones (Copaco), as well as mobile phone service. Yataity residents receive media broadcasts and the print media from Asunción.
Transportation
[edit]Modern buses travel to the capital of the country and to the other departments. Smaller buses provide local transportatio. Wagons and riders on horseback can also be seen.
How to get there
[edit]Following the Route 2 "Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia" from Asunción, getting to the city of Coronel Oviedo and taking the Route 8 "Doctor Blas Garay" until the city of Villarrica. A sign on the road indicates an asphalted branch that takes you to Yataity.
Population
[edit]According to the data provided by the General Office of Statistics, Polls and Census, this is the data of the Yataity district:
The total population is 4,138 inhabitants, being 2,040 males and 2,099 females.
- Population from 0 to 14 years old: 31.1%
- Population from 15 to 64 years old: 59.1%
- Population from 65 years old: 9.8%
Being 53,75% of the population settled in the rural zone.
Tourism
[edit]The Ao Po'i Market is one of the most awaited events in this district. The year round markets featuring local artisans also attract visitors.
Its colonial look, ancient houses, tree-populated streets, beautiful squares, exquisite craftsmanship, hospitality of its people and preference for Paraguayan tradition makes Yataity an interesting alternative for internal tourism.
Patronal celebration
[edit]Every October 7 residents celebrates the feast day of its patron saint, the Virgin of Rosario. The celebration begins with the traditional novena every day at the church, as well as bullfights, craftsmanship sales, a colorful amusement park and gambling. In the night of the 6th day a gala party with live musical bands is held. The next day the district's priest celebrates Mass, followed by the procession of the image of the Virgin through the streets of the district. After the procession there is gambling and a barbecue, finishing with more bullfights in the afternoon.
References
[edit]- Tiempos del mundo
- Geografía del Paraguay
- Che Retá Paraguay
- Datos del la DGEEC
- ABC Color
- Ultima Hora
External links
[edit]- Secretaria Nacional de Turismo
- World Gazeteer: Paraguay[dead link] – World-Gazetteer.com