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The collecting streams that run through the department generally flow from south to north and drain into the Paraná River. The Garupá stream, which constitutes the interdepartmental boundary, receives contributions from the
Pindapoy Chico and Negro streams on its left bank in its last stretch. The
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It is worth noting the great disparity in the number of families living in each informal settlement, ranging from 10 families in the Sauuer neighborhood of Garupá to 1600 families in the Chacra 181 neighborhood of
Posadas, according to estimates from local leaders. The median is 135 families
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The Mártires stream, which constitutes the natural boundary of the extension of the city of
Posadas to the west, also presents a high degree of pollution in its lower course. Other streams cross its territory include the Vicario and Divisa streams. Finally, the Itaembé stream constitutes the
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The climatic conditions are typical of the tropics, with no dry season. The city of
Posadas has an average annual temperature of 21°C, with a thermal amplitude of 10°C; the average annual precipitation is 3000 milimeters, with an annual average of 150 rainy days.
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In the first semester of 2013, according to the definition used by the civil society organization TECHO, there were 72 informal settlements in the
Capital Department of Misiones. It is estimated that approximately 15,800 families live in them.
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It has an area of 932 km², equivalent to 3.13% of the total province area. Its population was 324,756 inhabitants, according to the 2010 census (INDEC).
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The department is located on the South's peniplain, a gently undulating relief, with isolated hills of few slopes that separate the streams' courses.
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