Obrero | |
Other Name: | Barrio Obrero |
Settlement Type: | Barrio |
Coordinates: | -25.3°N -95°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Paraguay |
Subdivision Type1: | Autonomous Capital District |
Subdivision Type2: | City |
Subdivision Type3: | District |
Subdivision Name1: | Gran Asunción |
Subdivision Name2: | Asunción |
Subdivision Name3: | La Catedral |
Area Total Km2: | 2.40 |
Population Total: | 19,823 |
Population As Of: | 2002 |
Population Density Km2: | 8,259 |
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]
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.