Areguá

Areguá is a creative city and the capital of Central Department in Paraguay. It is known for its production of strawberry products, pottery, colonial architecture and historic cobblestone streets.

Areguá
Aregua
Clockwise from top: an artisans' market, the welcome sign in front of the main church and a view from Areguá Beach.

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Etymology: People from above
Nickname(s): 
City of Strawberries
Areguá
Government
 Mayor
Humberto Denis Torres Fleytas (ANR)
Area
 Total
105 km2 (41 sq mi)
Elevation
70 m (230 ft)
Population
 2023 estimate
83,028
 Density
642.73/km2 (1,664.7/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-4
Calling code291
Websitehttps://www.municipios.gov.py/aregua/

The district lies between the Ypacaraí Lake and the basin it forms with the Salado River to the East and hills to the West.

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