Minga Guazú
Minga Guazú | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 25°22′S 54°45′W / 25.367°S 54.750°W | |
| Country | Paraguay |
| Department | Alto Paraná |
| Foundation | May 14, 1958 |
| Government | |
| • Intendente Municipal | Alcides Romero Roa |
| Area | |
• Total | 548 km2 (212 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 241 m (791 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 60,719 |
| • Density | 110.8/km2 (287/sq mi) |
| Time zone | -4 Gmt |
| Postal code | 7420 |
| Area code | (595) (644) |
| Climate | Cfa |
Minga Guazú is a city and district of the Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay. It is part of the Gran Ciudad del Este. It was formerly known as Colonia Presidente Stroessner, but was changed after the fall of the dictator Alfredo Stroessner. Minga Guazú was established in 1958 and is located in the Department of Alto Paraná, 20 km. west of the department capital, Ciudad del Este. The Guaraní International Airport is located in the city.