The Greater Ciudad del Este is a metropolitan area in Paraguay consisting of most of the Alto Paraná Department. It is the second-largest metropolitan area in Paraguay, after the Gran Asunción, and has more than 500,000 inhabitants. In Spanish, it is referred to by various terms, including the Gran Ciudad del Este, Area Metropolitana de Ciudad del Este, and Metro Ciudad del Este.

Gran Ciudad del Este
Location of Gran Ciudad del Este
Country Paraguay
Major CitiesCiudad del Este
Hernandarias
Presidente Franco
Minga Guazú
Area
 • Metro
1,017 km2 (393 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Metro
546,643
 • Metro density549.4/km2 (1,423/sq mi)

Transportation

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The Guarani International Airport in Minga Guazú connects this metropolitan area with other South American destinations.

See also

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References

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25°30′36″S 54°36′36″W / 25.51000°S 54.61000°W / -25.51000; -54.61000