Obrero (Asunción) Explained

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]

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LA POBREZA SUBJETIVA Y EL BIENESTAR ECONÓMICO EN ASUNCIÓN-PARAGUAY-AÑO 2014. Universidad Nacional de Asuncion. 3 February 2019.
  2. Web site: Asunción. Direccion General de Estadistica. 3 February 2019.
  3. Book: The Department of State Bulletin. Office of Public Communication, Bureau of Public Affairs. 1956. 9 July 2018. 850.
  4. Book: Brecha. H. Alfaro. nos. 283-300. 1991. 9 July 2018. 130.