🏘️ Clorinda, Formosa

Clorinda is a city located in the province of Formosa, Argentina and the capital of the Pilcomayo Department. Located on the right bank of the Pilcomayo River, it sits at a strategic international crossroads just 4 kilometers from the Paraguayan capital of Asunción and 118 kilometers from the city of Formosa. Founded on September 29, 1899, on land originally granted to the Hertelendy family, the city has grown with a population of 94,383 as of the 2022 census. It serves as a major gateway between Argentina and Paraguay, connected internationally by the San Ignacio de Loyola Bridge and the pedestrian Friendship Footbridge.