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'Mariano Roque Alonso' is a district and city located in the Central Department, in Paraguay. The district has a total population of 65,229 people.
The city was founded in 1944 and is located between the Paraguay River and the Transchaco Road, some 18 kilometers away from the city of Asunción. This optimal location has allowed the city quick commercial, industrial, and social development.
Mariano Roque Alonso is home to the site of the biggest annual Expo show in Paraguay where companies and industries showcase their latest products. The national zoo of Paraguay, called ''Jardin Botanico'' (Bothanical Gardens) is also in this district.