Mbocayaty (Asunción) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mbocayaty
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Barrio
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| Country |  Paraguay |
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| Autonomous Capital District | Gran Asunción | ||
| City | Asunción | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 6,110 | ||
| • Density | 2,995/km2 (7,757/sq mi) | ||
| Website | http://www.mca.gov.py | ||
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Mbocayaty is a cool neighborhood, also called a barrio, located in Asunción, the capital city of Paraguay. It is home to over 6,000 people.
History
The neighborhood of Mbocayaty started to grow in 1929. The first families to live here were the Meza, Arce, and Leon families. At that time, the area was mostly empty.
There were no proper streets, just small paths. These paths were made by the first people who settled there. The area also had many coconut palm trees. This is likely how the neighborhood got its name, Mbocayaty.
Geography
Climate
Mbocayaty has a tropical climate. This means it is usually warm or hot. The average temperature in summer is about 28 degrees Celsius (82°F). In winter, the average temperature is around 19 degrees Celsius (66°F).
The winds in the neighborhood usually blow from the north and the south. Mbocayaty also gets a lot of rain. The average rainfall each year is about 1700 millimeters (67 inches).
See also
In Spanish: Mbocayaty (Asunción) for kids
