Caaguazú Department, Paraguay · South America
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Coronel Oviedo is a town located in Caaguazú Department, Paraguay. With a population of 51,286, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Coronel Oviedo sits in Paraguay. It's in the America/Asuncion time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Coronel Oviedo to your route.
Coronel Oviedo (Spanish pronunciation: [koɾoˈnel oˈβjeðo]), locally known as Oviedo, is a city in east-central Paraguay. It is the capital of the Caaguazú Department, about 150 kilometers east of Asunción, and was founded in 1758.
The city has a population of about 52,400 (2006 Estimate) and is the hometown of formerRead more
president Nicanor Duarte Frutos. Coronel Oviedo is an important transit point, as it lies halfway between Asunción and Ciudad del Este. In addition, it sits at the intersection of highways Ruta 2, Ruta 7 and Ruta 8.
The moniker for the city is the "Capital of Work" or capital de trabajo in Spanish.
The original name of the city at the time of its founding was "Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Ajos" or "Our Lady of the Rosary of Garlic", as the cultivation of garlic was a prominent local cash crop and formed a significant base for trade in the city. In 1931, the government of Paraguay changed the name of the city to Coronel Oviedo in memory of Cnel Florentin Oviedo, hero of the War of the Triple Alliance. After the war, Oviedo settled in Ajos and lived there until his death in 1935.
The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Coronel Oviedo.
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Coronel Oviedo is located in Caaguazú Department, Paraguay, South America. The coordinates are -25.4461 latitude, -56.4393 longitude.
Coronel Oviedo has a population of approximately 51,286 people, making it a town in Paraguay.
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