Obligado facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Obligado
City & District
Obligado Location in Paraguay
Country	Paraguay
Department	Itapúa Department
Population  (2017)
• Total	16,605

Obligado is a lively city and a special area called a district in Paraguay. It's located in the Itapúa Department. People often call Obligado the Capital City of Cooperativism. This means many people work together in groups called cooperatives. It's also known as the Industrial Capital City of Itapúa because of its many factories and businesses.

A Brief History of Obligado

Obligado has an interesting past. The land where the city now stands once belonged to an Argentinian named Pastor Servando Obligado.

How Obligado Was Founded

The city of Obligado was officially started on May 25, 1912. This happened when a group of German colonists came and bought the land. They worked hard to build a new community there.

Becoming a District

Over time, Obligado grew bigger and more important. Because of its growth, it was officially made a district on June 20, 1955. This meant it had its own local government and could manage its own affairs.

The "Colonias Unidas" Cluster

Obligado is part of a special group of districts in Itapúa. These districts are Hohenau, Bella Vista, and Obligado. Together, they are known as "Colonias Unidas." This name means "United Colonies." They work together, especially in industrial activities, making the region strong and productive.

See also

Want to learn more? Check out this article in Spanish: Obligado (Paraguay) para niños