Manorá facts for kids
Manorá (also called Manó Râ) is a lively neighbourhood in Asunción, the capital city of Paraguay. It is home to about 1,898 people.
Where is Manorá?
Manorá is located in the city of Asunción. It shares its borders with several other neighbourhoods. These include Santo Domingo, Las Lomas, San Jorge, Ycua Sati, San Cristobal, and Villa Morra.
You can find many popular places in Manorá. There are various stores and restaurants, like a TGI Fridays and a McDonalds.
What Does the Name Manorá Mean?
The name Manorá is thought to have been created by the famous writer Augusto Roa Bastos in 1993. The name comes from the Guarani language. It can be understood as "a place where people pass away" or "a place of the ancestors."
Famous People from Manorá
Manorá has been the birthplace or home to several important figures in Paraguayan history.
- Emilio Gill – He was the brother of Juan Bautista Gill. Emilio was a member of his brother's government. Juan Bautista Gill was a former president of Paraguay.
- Carlos Antonio López – Born on November 4, 1792, in Manorá. He became a very important president of Paraguay. He led the country for many years.
- Francisco Solano López – Born in 1827 in Manorá. He was also a president of Paraguay. He followed in his father Carlos Antonio López's footsteps.
See also
In Spanish: Manorá (Asunción) para niños
