Obrero (Asunción)

Obrero
Barrio Obrero
Barrio
Exterior view of the General Pablo Rojas Stadium in 2020
Exterior view of the General Pablo Rojas Stadium in 2020
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Coordinates: 25°18′S 57°38′W / 25.300°S 57.633°W / -25.300; -57.633
Country Paraguay
Autonomous Capital DistrictGran Asunción
CityAsunción
DistrictLa Catedral
Area
 • Total
2.40 km2 (0.93 sq mi)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
19,823
 • Density8,259/km2 (21,390/sq mi)

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]

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]

References

  1. ^ "LA POBREZA SUBJETIVA Y EL BIENESTAR ECONÓMICO EN ASUNCIÓN-PARAGUAY-AÑO 2014" (PDF). Universidad Nacional de Asuncion. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Asunción" (PDF). Direccion General de Estadistica. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  3. ^ The Department of State Bulletin. Office of Public Communication, Bureau of Public Affairs. 1956. p. 850. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  4. ^ Brecha. H. Alfaro. 1991. p. 130. Retrieved 9 July 2018.