# Minga Porá District, Alto Paraná Department – Population

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

District · Alto Paraná Department 

# Minga Porá

Minga Porá is a district of Paraguay in Alto Paraná Department. It had an estimated **15,475 people** in 2023 on 881 km² (about 18 per km²). 15 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 38 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 15,475people (2023)
- 881km²
- 38mapped services
- 305 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Minga Porá?

Minga Porá had an estimated **15,475 people** in 2023 — 1.8% of Alto Paraná Department, 109th of 250 districts. There are 921 women for every 1,000 men (below the Alto Paraná Department figure of 977). Spread over 881 km², that is about **18 people per km²**, 160th 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.

0–4 ****1,488**

5–9 ****1,478**

10–14 ****1,478**

15–19 ****1,470**

20–24 ****1,432**

25–29 ****1,310**

30–34 ****1,215**

35–39 ****1,132**

40–44 ****973**

45–49 ****829**

50–54 ****735**

55–59 ****602**

60–64 ****475**

65–69 ****359**

70–74 ****236**

75–79 ****135**

80+ ****115**

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 Minga Porá?

Minga Porá lies in [Alto Paraná Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/), [Paraguay](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/). It borders 4 other districts: [Itakyry](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/itakyry/), [Laurel](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/canindeyu/laurel/), [Nueva Esperanza](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/canindeyu/nueva-esperanza/) and [San Alberto](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/san-alberto/). By area it is the 75th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 6.2% of [Alto Paraná Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/). The centre of Minga Porá is about 286 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 86 km from Ciudad del Este, the main town of Alto Paraná Department. The centre point is at 24.7540° S, 54.8690° 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 Minga Porá

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Minga Porá: 1 nature reserve.

- Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside Minga Porá

- Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve, San Alberto18 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: Minga Porá

- 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 Este78 km
- Cataratas International Airport (IGU) · Foz do Iguaçu101 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:44) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 07:21, sunset around 17:57).

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 Minga Porá

Open gazetteers list **15 villages, towns and localities** in Minga Porá. The largest with a recorded population: Minga Porá (1,770). Settlements here lie between about 278 m and 350 m above sea level (median 305 m).

- Arroyo Guasu – Arroyo Azul
- Arroyo Guasu – Caaguazú
- Arroyo Guasu – Centro
- Arroyo Guasu – Hugua'i
- Colonia Limoy
- Colonía Guaraní
- Minga Porá
- San Blas
- San Francisco
- San Isidro
- San Miguel
- San Roque
- Santa Cecilia
- Virgen de Fátima
- Yayveré Cué

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 Minga Porá

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Carumbeý
- Arroyo Cuatro Hermanas
- Arroyo Guazú

### Forests and nature

1 forest.

- Yerbales del Payaguary

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 Minga Porá and the best time to visit

In Minga Porá, 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 Minga Porá

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Puesto de Salud Minga Pora · Minga Porá 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.87800&mlon=-54.93313#map=17/-24.87800/-54.93313) 

Petrol pump Ecop Coopasam · Minga Porá 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.74749&mlon=-54.89130#map=17/-24.74749/-54.89130) 

Hotel Hotel Aguai · San Alberto 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.95030&mlon=-54.94696#map=17/-24.95030/-54.94696) 

Mall Agro Shopping COOPASAM · Minga Porá 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.74916&mlon=-54.89112#map=17/-24.74916/-54.89112) 

School 4113 (13202) Emiliano Rivarola Fernandez · Minga Porá 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.72141&mlon=-54.87651#map=17/-24.72141/-54.87651) 

College Universidad Nacional Del Este - Sede Minga Porâ · Minga Porá 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.88083&mlon=-54.93559#map=17/-24.88083/-54.93559) 

Police station Sub Comisaría N° 44 Colonia San Lorenzo · Minga Porá 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.71784&mlon=-54.87896#map=17/-24.71784/-54.87896) 

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 Minga Porá

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

- Hospitals1
- Petrol pumps5
- Shopping malls5
- Schools18
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants1
- Police stations7

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
- Mbaracayú
- Minga Guazú
- Naranjal
- Presidente Franco
- San Alberto
- San Cristóbal
- Santa Fe del Paraná
- Santa Rita
- Santa Rosa del Monday
- Tavapy
- Yguazú
- Ñacunday

## Quick answers

- Where is Minga Porá?In Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Minga Porá?15,475 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Minga Porá?About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Minga Porá?About 18 people per km²
- What borders Minga Porá?Itakyry, Laurel, Nueva Esperanza and San Alberto
- What is there to see in Minga Porá?Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú
- What time zone is Minga Porá in?UTC−3
- What currency is used in Minga Porá?Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Minga Porá?Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Minga Porá?15 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Minga Porá?Settlements lie between 278 m and 350 m
- What is the best time to visit Minga Porá?March and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Minga Porá?Puesto de Salud Minga Pora, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Minga Porá?Ecop Coopasam, about 2.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Minga Porá?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Minga Porá?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Minga Porá?PY1016 (OCHA common operational dataset)