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For the 16th-century Guaraní leader, see Lambaré (chieftain).
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Lambaré
City
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Lambaré is located in Paraguay
Lambaré
Lambaré
Location in Paraguay
Country Flag of Paraguay.svg Paraguay
Department Flag of Central Department, Paraguay.svg Central
Area
 • Total 26.85 km2 (10.37 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 170,851
 • Density 5,204/km2 (13,480/sq mi)
Area code(s) 021
Climate Cfa

Lambaré (Spanish pronunciation: [lambaˈɾe]) is a city in Central Department, Paraguay, part of the Gran Asunción metropolitan area. With a population of approximately 140,000 inhabitants, it is the sixth-most populous city in the country.

Toponymy

The name of the town derive from the Guarani language Ambaré, "the land of shadows". The people were known as avambaré, citizens of El Ambaré.

Notable people

  • Rafael Lovera - professional boxer

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Lambaré (Paraguay) para niños

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