District · Alto Paraná Department
# Hernandarias

Hernandarias is a district of Paraguay in Alto Paraná Department. It had an estimated 82,079 people in 2023 on 776 km² (about 106 per km²). 53 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 325 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 82,079 people (2023)
- 776 km²
- 325 mapped services
- 232 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Hernandarias?

Hernandarias had an estimated 82,079 people in 2023 — 9.5% of Alto Paraná Department, 22nd of 250 districts. There are 1,019 women for every 1,000 men (above the Alto Paraná Department figure of 977). Spread over 776 km², that is about 106 people per km², 38th of 250 districts.

28.7% of people are children under 15 and 5.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 26 across Alto Paraná Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people.
- 0–4 7,889
- 5–9 7,836
- 10–14 7,835
- 15–19 7,795
- 20–24 7,590
- 25–29 6,945
- 30–34 6,447
- 35–39 6,017
- 40–44 5,185
- 45–49 4,410
- 50–54 3,908
- 55–59 3,200
- 60–64 2,520
- 65–69 1,904
- 70–74 1,255
- 75–79 720
- 80+ 618

Source: UNFPA and Dirección General de Estadísticas, Encuestas y Censos (DGEEC) via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Hernandarias?

Hernandarias lies in Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay. It borders 7 other districts: Ciudad del Este, Itakyry, Mariscal Francisco Solano López, Mbaracayú, Minga Guazú, Santa Fe del Paraná and Yguazú. By area it is the 93rd largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 5.5% of Alto Paraná Department. The centre of Hernandarias is about 292 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 22 km from Ciudad del Este, the main town of Alto Paraná Department. The centre point is at 25.3212° S, 54.7426° W.

Source: Dirección General de Estadísticas, Encuestas y Censos (DGEEC), INE: Instituto Nacionel de Estadistica Paraguay via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Hernandarias

OpenStreetMap lists 19 named sights in Hernandarias: 11 attractions; 4 museums; 1 archaeological site; 1 viewpoint; 1 zoo; 1 nature reserve.
- Modelo Reducido de la Represa de Itaipú · museum
- Mueso de la Tierra Guaraní · museum
- Museo Tierra Guaraní (Itaipú) · museum
- Tacuru pucu · museum
- Refugio Biologico Tati Jupi · archaeological site
- Refugio Biológico Tati Yupi · nature reserve
- Viewpoint Itaipu Dam · viewpoint
- Cabaña la Yerra y Fegapasa · attraction
- Club Atletico Obreros · attraction
- Club Sagrados Corazon de Jesus · attraction
- Costanera de Hernandarias · attraction
- Maktub arguile Lounge · attraction
- Museo Tacuru Pucu · attraction
- Playa Tacurú Pucú · attraction
- Plaza la Amistad · attraction
- Refugio Tatí Yupí · attraction
- Represa de Itaipu · attraction
- Santa elena Country · attraction
- Zoologico · zoo

### Nearby, outside Hernandarias
- Costanera Ñande Renda · beach, Ciudad del Este 18 km
- ÁREA 8 · cave, Minga Guazú 19 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Hernandarias
- Time zone UTC−3, no daylight saving · America/Asuncion
- Currency Guarani (PYG)
- Country calling code +595
- Languages Spanish, Guarani
- Plug types Type C · 220 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports
- Guaraní International Airport (AGT) · Ciudad del Este 18 km
- Cataratas International Airport (IGU) · Foz do Iguaçu 40 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:43) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 07:21, sunset around 17:56).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Hernandarias

Open gazetteers list 53 villages, towns and localities in Hernandarias. Settlements here lie between about 178 m and 309 m above sea level (median 232 m).
- Acaraymi – Angela Antonia
- Acaraymi – Centro
- Acaraymi – San Miguel
- Aguaray Guá
- Asentamiento Niño Jesús
- Aurora
- Bella Vista
- Caacupemí
- Campo Grande
- Colonia Acaray
- Colonia Laura
- Colonia la Fortuna Sub-Urbano
- Conavi
- Consejo Nacional de la Vivienda
- Curupayty
- Descanso
- Estancia San Luis
- Estancia Santa Elena
- Fátima
- Félix de Azara
- Hernandarias
- Independiente
- Itaipú
- Las Mercedes
- Mariscal López
- María Magdalena
- NF Barrio San Ignacio
- NF Mbya Guarani
- NF Paso Ita - Colonia Acaray
- NF San Isidro Ii - Colonia Acaray
- NF Villa Che Jazmín
- Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
- Nueva Esperanza
- Paraná Country Club
- Puerto Embalse
- Puerto de Tacurupucú
- Romero Cué
- San Antonio
- San Carlos
- San Francisco
- San José
- San Juan
- San Lorenzo
- San Miguel
- San Pablo
- San Ramón
- Santo Domingo
- Senavitat
- Tatiyupí
- Trigal Tres
- Villa Deportiva
- Villa San Francisco
- Área Seis

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Hernandarias

Named natural and historic features inside Hernandarias, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

9 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank; 1 dam.
- Arroyo Acaray-Mi
- Arroyo Fortuna
- Arroyo Jhuirupa
- Arroyo Mbaraca-Múa
- Arroyo Mbaracá-Muá
- Arroyo Mboi-Cuá
- Arroyo Negro
- Arroyo Tatiyupí
- Lago Acaray
- Represa Acaray
- Río Acaray

### Forests and nature

2 parks.
- Parque Internacional
- Parque de las Américas

### Getting around

5 airfields.
- Felix de Azara
- Guazu Ygua
- Hernandarias North
- Itaipu
- Northeast Hernandarias

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Hernandarias and the best time to visit

In Hernandarias, the warmest month is Jan (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 1,608 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (198 mm) and the driest Aug (64 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are June to September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 27 | 145 |
| Feb | 27 | 131 |
| Mar | 26 | 125 |
| Apr | 23 | 139 |
| May | 18 | 162 |
| Jun | 17 | 105 |
| Jul | 16 | 82 |
| Aug | 18 | 64 |
| Sep | 20 | 113 |
| Oct | 23 | 198 |
| Nov | 24 | 169 |
| Dec | 26 | 175 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Hernandarias
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hospital Distrital Hernandarias · Hernandarias | 10 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Nacional de Fomento · Santa Fe del Paraná | 11 km | Map |
| ATM | Banco Itau · Hernandarias | 17 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Shell · Hernandarias | 5.9 km | Map |
| Hotel | Hotel Estancia Laura · Santa Fe del Paraná | 8.7 km | Map |
| Mall | THAI REPUESTOS · Santa Fe del Paraná | 11 km | Map |
| School | San Miguel · Hernandarias | 10 km | Map |
| College | Instituto De Formación Docente Sagrado Corazón De Jesus · Hernandarias | 13 km | Map |
| Police station | Puesto de Control Policial · Hernandarias | 6.0 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Hernandarias

Places mapped inside Hernandarias in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 13
- Banks 11
- ATMs 1
- Petrol pumps 35
- Hotels 31
- Shopping malls 7
- Schools 64
- Colleges and universities 10
- Cinemas 1
- Pharmacies 30
- Restaurants 83
- Police stations 13
- Dental clinics 26

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Alto Paraná Department
- Ciudad del Este
- Domingo Martínez de Irala
- Dr. Juan León Mallorquín
- Dr. Raúl Peña
- Iruña
- Itakyry
- Juan E. O'leary
- Los Cedrales
- Mbaracayú
- Minga Guazú
- Minga Porá
- Naranjal
- Presidente Franco
- San Alberto
- San Cristóbal
- Santa Fe del Paraná
- Santa Rita
- Santa Rosa del Monday
- Tavapy
- Yguazú
- Ñacunday

## Quick answers
- Where is Hernandarias? In Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Hernandarias? 82,079 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Hernandarias? About 27 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Hernandarias? About 106 people per km²
- What borders Hernandarias? Ciudad del Este, Itakyry, Mariscal Francisco Solano López, Mbaracayú, Minga Guazú, Santa Fe del Paraná and Yguazú
- What is there to see in Hernandarias? Cabaña la Yerra y Fegapasa, Club Atletico Obreros, Club Sagrados Corazon de Jesus, Costanera de Hernandarias
- What time zone is Hernandarias in? UTC−3
- What currency is used in Hernandarias? Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Hernandarias? Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Hernandarias? 53 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Hernandarias? Settlements lie between 178 m and 309 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Hernandarias? 1 named in GeoNames
- What is the best time to visit Hernandarias? June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Hernandarias? Hospital Distrital Hernandarias, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Hernandarias? Banco Nacional de Fomento, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Hernandarias? Banco Itau, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Hernandarias? Shell, about 5.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Hernandarias? 13 mapped
- How many banks are in Hernandarias? 11 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Hernandarias? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Hernandarias? 35 mapped
- What is the P-code of Hernandarias? PY1005 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 776.4 km²
- P-code: PY1005
- Department: Alto Paraná Department

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/hernandarias/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.