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 | |
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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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Flag Coat of arms | |
| 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 zone | UTC-4 |
| Calling code | 291 |
| Website | https://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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