# Los Cedrales District, Alto Paraná Department – Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/los-cedrales/

District · Alto Paraná Department 

# Los Cedrales

Los Cedrales is a district of Paraguay in Alto Paraná Department. It had an estimated **10,238 people** in 2023 on 403 km² (about 25 per km²). 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 20 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 10,238people (2023)
- 403km²
- 20mapped services
- 245 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Los Cedrales?

Los Cedrales had an estimated **10,238 people** in 2023 — 1.2% of Alto Paraná Department, 146th of 250 districts. There are 997 women for every 1,000 men (above the Alto Paraná Department figure of 977). Spread over 403 km², that is about **25 people per km²**, 134th of 250 districts.

28.7% of people are children under 15 and 5.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 26 across Alto Paraná Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people.

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Source: [UNFPA and Dirección General de Estadísticas, Encuestas y Censos (DGEEC) via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-pry).

## Where is Los Cedrales?

Los Cedrales lies in [Alto Paraná Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/), [Paraguay](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/). It borders 5 other districts: [Ciudad del Este](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/ciudad-del-este/), [Domingo Martínez de Irala](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/domingo-martinez-de-irala/), [Minga Guazú](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/minga-guazu/), [Presidente Franco](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/presidente-franco/) and [Santa Rosa del Monday](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/santa-rosa-del-monday/). By area it is the 152nd largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 2.8% of [Alto Paraná Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/). The centre of Los Cedrales is about 293 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 23 km from Ciudad del Este, the main town of Alto Paraná Department. The centre point is at 25.6809° S, 54.7617° 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)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-pry).

## Things to see in and around Los Cedrales

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Los Cedrales: 1 monument; 1 viewpoint; 1 waterfall.

- Salto Ytutí · waterfall
- Entrada Col. Caacupé del Paraná · viewpoint
- Desvío Colonia "Arapoti" · monument

### Nearby, outside Los Cedrales

- Museo Moises Bertoni · museum, Presidente Franco18 km
- Saltos del Monday · attraction, Presidente Franco18 km
- Parque Municipal Monday · nature reserve, Presidente Franco19 km
- Triple Frontera · viewpoint, Presidente Franco19 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

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

## Know before you go: Los Cedrales

- Time zoneUTC−3, no daylight saving · America/Asuncion
- CurrencyGuarani (PYG)
- Country calling code+595
- LanguagesSpanish, Guarani
- Plug typesType C · 220 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Guaraní International Airport (AGT) · Ciudad del Este26 km
- Cataratas International Airport (IGU) · Foz do Iguaçu29 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:22, sunset around 17:55).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

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 Los Cedrales

Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in Los Cedrales. The largest with a recorded population: Los Cedrales (2,754). Settlements here lie between about 140 m and 254 m above sea level (median 245 m).

- Aurora
- Centro
- Colonia Mesquita
- Establecimiento Matiauda
- Laureles
- Los Cedrales
- María Auxiliadora
- Puerto Ordoñez
- San Antonio
- San Miguel

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Los Cedrales

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

### Water

6 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Itá-coty
- Arroyo Península
- Arroyo Roy-mi
- Arroyo Roy-mi
- Arroyo Y-tutí
- Arroyo Yacaré

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

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

## Weather in Los Cedrales and the best time to visit

In Los Cedrales, 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Los Cedrales

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Sanatorio Sagrada Familia · Presidente Franco 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.55205&mlon=-54.63953#map=17/-25.55205/-54.63953) 

Bank Express Itaú - STOCK Pdte FRANCO · Presidente Franco 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.55932&mlon=-54.60791#map=17/-25.55932/-54.60791) 

ATM Juzgado De Paz De Minga Guazú · Minga Guazú 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.48809&mlon=-54.76442#map=17/-25.48809/-54.76442) 

Petrol pump Compasa · Los Cedrales 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.65903&mlon=-54.71968#map=17/-25.65903/-54.71968) 

Hotel Hospedaje Nogueira · Los Cedrales 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.65716&mlon=-54.71933#map=17/-25.65716/-54.71933) 

Mall Modas Olga · Ciudad del Este 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.52218&mlon=-54.66647#map=17/-25.52218/-54.66647) 

School San Lorenzo · Los Cedrales 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.70953&mlon=-54.76776#map=17/-25.70953/-54.76776) 

College Colegio Nacional Sagrado Corazon de Jesus · Presidente Franco 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.55765&mlon=-54.66045#map=17/-25.55765/-54.66045) 

Police station Comisaría 16 Los Cedrales · Los Cedrales 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.65620&mlon=-54.72244#map=17/-25.65620/-54.72244) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Los Cedrales

Places mapped inside Los Cedrales in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels1
- Schools14
- Pharmacies1
- Police stations2

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

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
- Hernandarias
- Iruña
- Itakyry
- Juan E. O'leary
- 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 Los Cedrales?In Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Los Cedrales?10,238 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Los Cedrales?About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Los Cedrales?About 25 people per km²
- What borders Los Cedrales?Ciudad del Este, Domingo Martínez de Irala, Minga Guazú, Presidente Franco and Santa Rosa del Monday
- What is there to see in Los Cedrales?Desvío Colonia "Arapoti", Entrada Col. Caacupé del Paraná, Salto Ytutí
- What time zone is Los Cedrales in?UTC−3
- What currency is used in Los Cedrales?Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Los Cedrales?Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Los Cedrales?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Los Cedrales?Settlements lie between 140 m and 254 m
- What is the best time to visit Los Cedrales?June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Los Cedrales?Sanatorio Sagrada Familia, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Los Cedrales?Express Itaú - STOCK Pdte FRANCO, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Los Cedrales?Juzgado De Paz De Minga Guazú, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Los Cedrales?Compasa, about 4.9 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Los Cedrales?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Los Cedrales?PY1010 (OCHA common operational dataset)