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Also known as PY-11, Central

department of Paraguay

Key facts

Country
Paraguay
Region
Eastern Region
Capital
Areguá
Largest city
Luque
Governor
Ricardo Estigarribia ( PLRA )
Total
2,465 km (952 sq mi)
Density
764.3/km (1,979/sq mi)
Time zone
UTC-03 ( PYT )
Iso 3166 code
PY-11

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Central ( Spanish pronunciation: [senˈtɾal]) is a department in Paraguay. Its capital is situated in Areguá. With more than 1.8 million inhabitants, it is the most populated of the 17 departments of Paraguay. It is also the smallest department, with a total area of 2,465 square kilometres (952 mi).

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