# Mbaracayú District, Alto Paraná Department – Population

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

District · Alto Paraná Department 

# Mbaracayú

Mbaracayú is a district of Paraguay in Alto Paraná Department. It had an estimated **8,797 people** in 2023 on 1,124 km² (about 7.8 per km²). 16 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 12 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 8,797people (2023)
- 1,124km²
- 12mapped services
- 290 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Mbaracayú?

Mbaracayú had an estimated **8,797 people** in 2023 — 1.0% of Alto Paraná Department, 164th of 250 districts. There are 978 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Alto Paraná Department figure of 977). Spread over 1,124 km², that is about **7.8 people per km²**, 211th 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 Mbaracayú?

Mbaracayú lies in [Alto Paraná Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/), [Paraguay](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/). It borders 4 other districts: [Hernandarias](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/hernandarias/), [Itakyry](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/itakyry/), [San Alberto](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/san-alberto/) and [Santa Fe del Paraná](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/santa-fe-del-parana/). By area it is the 56th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 7.9% of [Alto Paraná Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/). The centre of Mbaracayú is about 298 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 50 km from Ciudad del Este, the main town of Alto Paraná Department. The centre point is at 25.0566° S, 54.6998° 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 Mbaracayú

OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in Mbaracayú: 11 nature reserves.

- Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve
- Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve
- Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve
- Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve
- Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve
- Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itapú · nature reserve
- Mata ciliar da Represa de Itaipu · nature reserve
- Mata ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve
- Mata ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve
- Mata ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve
- Refugio Biológico Yvyty Rokai · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside Mbaracayú

- Reserva Biológica Itabo · nature reserve, Santa Fe del Paraná11 km
- Refugio Biológico Itabo · nature reserve, Santa Fe del Paraná11 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: Mbaracayú

- 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 Este47 km
- Cataratas International Airport (IGU) · Foz do Iguaçu63 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)](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 Mbaracayú

Open gazetteers list **16 villages, towns and localities** in Mbaracayú. Settlements here lie between about 226 m and 315 m above sea level (median 290 m).

- Barro Blanco
- Barro Negro
- Colonia J.E. Estigarribia
- General Díaz
- General Díaz - Urbano
- Herrera Cué
- Industrial Carlos Seguin
- Kilómetro Catorce
- Kilómetro Veintitres
- Kirito – Gleva 10
- Kirito – Hugua'i
- Kirito – Pindo
- Mbaracayú
- Mbaracayú Centro Sub-Urbano
- Puerto Indio
- Yacare Valija

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 Mbaracayú

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

### Water

6 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Dudoso
- Arroyo Itabó Mí
- Arroyo Itabó-Mí
- Arroyo López-cué
- Arroyo Morena
- Río Limoy

### Forests and nature

1 forest.

- Yerbales del Itabó

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 Mbaracayú and the best time to visit

In Mbaracayú, the warmest month is Jan (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 1,572 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (193 mm) and the driest Aug (62 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **March and June to September**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 143 

Feb 27 132 

Mar 26 119 

Apr 23 133 

May 19 162 

Jun 17 99 

Jul 17 78 

Aug 19 62 

Sep 21 110 

Oct 24 193 

Nov 25 171 

Dec 26 170 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mbaracayú

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Puesto de Salud San Alberto · San Alberto 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.98562&mlon=-54.91000#map=17/-24.98562/-54.91000) 

Bank Banco Nacional de Fomento · Santa Fe del Paraná 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.22638&mlon=-54.70293#map=17/-25.22638/-54.70293) 

Petrol pump Shell · Mbaracayú 9.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.97896&mlon=-54.72992#map=17/-24.97896/-54.72992) 

Hotel Hotel Estancia Laura · Santa Fe del Paraná 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.24562&mlon=-54.71851#map=17/-25.24562/-54.71851) 

Mall THAI REPUESTOS · Santa Fe del Paraná 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.22386&mlon=-54.70545#map=17/-25.22386/-54.70545) 

School 13483 San Antonio · Mbaracayú 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.00261&mlon=-54.74946#map=17/-25.00261/-54.74946) 

College Unigran. · San Alberto 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.97250&mlon=-54.92291#map=17/-24.97250/-54.92291) 

Police station Sub Comisaría N° 22 Colonia General Díaz · Mbaracayú 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.97787&mlon=-54.72617#map=17/-24.97787/-54.72617) 

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 Mbaracayú

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

- Petrol pumps1
- Shopping malls1
- Schools6
- Police stations4

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
- Los Cedrales
- 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 Mbaracayú?In Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Mbaracayú?8,797 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mbaracayú?About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mbaracayú?About 7.8 people per km²
- What borders Mbaracayú?Hernandarias, Itakyry, San Alberto and Santa Fe del Paraná
- What is there to see in Mbaracayú?Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú, Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú, Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú, Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú
- What time zone is Mbaracayú in?UTC−3
- What currency is used in Mbaracayú?Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Mbaracayú?Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mbaracayú?16 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mbaracayú?Settlements lie between 226 m and 315 m
- What is the best time to visit Mbaracayú?March and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mbaracayú?Puesto de Salud San Alberto, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mbaracayú?Banco Nacional de Fomento, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mbaracayú?Shell, about 9.2 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Mbaracayú?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mbaracayú?PY1017 (OCHA common operational dataset)