Yacyretá Island
Yacyretá Island (Spanish: Isla Yacyretá[1]; Guaraní: jasý retã "land of the Moon") is an island in the Misiones Department, Paraguay, located in the Paraná River, sectioned by the Yacyretá Dam. Administratively, it is part of the southern province of Misiones. Is known for its white sand dunes.[2] It has a population of about 400 people live mainly from fishing.
| Native name: Isla Yacyretá / jasý retã | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Paraná River |
| Administration | |
| Misiones | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 400 |
See also
- Yaciretá Dam
- Geography of Paraguay
References
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