YPACARA

city, southern Paraguay. It is situated in the westward extension of the Brazilian Highlands. Its name means water of God in the ancient Guaran language. Founded in 1887, it serves as a commercial and manufacturing centre for the agricultural and pastoral hinterland, the major yields of which include tobacco, cotton, fruit, and livestock. Among the industrial activities in Ypacara are cotton ginning, tobacco and petroleum processing, tanning, and the production of ceramics, glass, soap, and stringed musical instruments. The Maria Asunta agricultural school and a business school are located in Ypacara. It is accessible by railroad and highway from Asuncin. Pop. (1982 prelim.) 5,709.