Mbocayaty (Asunción)

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Mbocayaty
Barrio
Flag of Mbocayaty
Coat of arms of Mbocayaty
Country Paraguay
Autonomous Capital DistrictGran Asunción
CityAsunción
Area
 • Total2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi)
Elevation
43 m (141 ft)
Population
 • Total6,110
 • Density3,000/km2 (7,800/sq mi)
Websitehttp://www.mca.gov.py

Mbocayaty is a neighbourhood (barrio) of Asunción, Paraguay.

History

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According to reports obtained by older neighbors, the neighborhood Mbocayaty began to be populated in 1929, the first occupants being the families Meza, Arce and Leon.[citation needed] The area was deserted, as there were no streets, only little paths traced by the settlers. There were coconut plantations, which has possibly given rise to the name of the district, whose name is Mbocayaty.

Geography

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Climate

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The climate is tropical, with the average temperature being 28 °C in summer and 19°C in the winter. The neighborhood has prevailing winds from the north and south. The average annual rainfall is 1700mm.