Obrero (Asunción)
Barrio in Gran Asunción, Paraguay
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Obrero, also known as Barrio Obrero, is a neighbourhood (barrio) of Asunción, the capital and largest city of Paraguay.[1][2] In 2002, the neighborhood recorded a population of 19,823 people. Its name stems from the word "worker" (obrero) in reference to the working class people who founded and today account for the majority of the population.[3]
Obrero
Barrio Obrero | |
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Barrio | |
Exterior view of the General Pablo Rojas Stadium in 2020 | |
 Interactive map of Obrero | |
| 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]
