Mariscal Estigarribia () is a town in the Boquerón Department of

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. It is home to Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport (IATA code: ESG).

Strategic importance

The airport was constructed by Paraguayan military engineers between 1977 and 1986, as part of an intended free-trade zone to help in the development of the northern Chaco region. 400 US troops arrived in Paraguay in July 2005, shortly after the Paraguayan government signed a

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with the United States, in support of joint exercises with the Paraguayan military which took place between July 2005 and December 2006.

Climate

Mariscal Estigarribia lies right on the boundary of a

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(

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''Aw'') and a

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(''BSh''). It is characterised by sweltering summers with occasional heavy thunderstorms, and dry winters with very warm afternoons and usually pleasant mornings. The minimum temperature of recorded on November 13, 2023 in Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia, is considered the highest minimum temperature recorded in South America.

References

External links

Mariscal Estigarribia airbase at Helis.com
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* {{Authority control Populated places in the Boquerón Department Populated places established in 1944 1944 establishments in Paraguay