Obrero (Asunción)
Barrio in Gran Asunción, Paraguay From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Obrero, also known as Barrio Obrero, is a neighbourhood (barrio) of Asunción, the capital and largest city of Paraguay;[1][2] and has a population of 19,823 people. The name of this barrio comes from the word "worker" (obrero) in reference to the humble and working class people who form the majority of the population.[3]
Obrero
Barrio Obrero | |
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Barrio | |
 Exterior view of the General Pablo Rojas Stadium in 2020 | |
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| Coordinates: 25°18′S 57°38′W | |
| Country |  Paraguay |
| Autonomous Capital District | Gran Asunción |
| City | Asunción |
| District | La Catedral |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.40 km2 (0.93 sq mi) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 19,823 |
| • Density | 8,259/km2 (21,390/sq mi) |
Overview
Barrio Obrero is famous for its Quinta Avenida (the Fifth Avenue) where several small bars, restaurants, shops and casinos are located.[4] The neighbourhood is also known as the home of several important and traditional football and sport clubs such as Cerro Porteño, Nacional, Sol de América and Club Atlántida.[citation needed]
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