Gran Asunción facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gran Asunción
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| Greater Asunción | |
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| Country |  Paraguay
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| Major Cities | Asunción San Lorenzo Luque Capiatá Lambaré Fernando de la Mora |
| Area | |
| • Metro | 2,582 km2 (997 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Metro | 2,722,668 |
| • Metro density | 1,054/km2 (2,730/sq mi) |
Greater Asunción (Spanish: Gran Asunción) is a very important area in Paraguay. It's like a giant city made up of the capital city, Asunción, and many towns around it.
This big area is home to about one out of every three people in Paraguay! More than 2.7 million people live here. It includes Asunción and 19 other cities in the Central Department.
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Cities in Greater Asunción
Greater Asunción is a huge area covering about 2,582 square kilometers (that's about 997 square miles). It's made up of 20 different cities and towns.
Asunción: The Capital City
Asunción is the main city and the capital of Paraguay. It's the heart of Greater Asunción. Many people live and work here.
Other Important Cities
Besides Asunción, some other big cities in this area include Luque, San Lorenzo, and Capiatá. Each of these cities has many people and its own unique feel. Together, they form the busy and lively Greater Asunción area.
Getting Around
Silvio Pettirossi International Airport
The main airport for Greater Asunción is the Silvio Pettirossi International Airport. It's located in the city of Luque. This airport connects the area to places all over America and even Europe. It's how many people travel in and out of Paraguay.
Images for kids
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Asunción (dark blue) and the metropolitan rings in Central Department.
See also
In Spanish: Gran Asunción para niños
