# San Alberto District, Alto Paraná Department – Population

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

District · Alto Paraná Department 

# San Alberto

San Alberto is a district of Paraguay in Alto Paraná Department. It had an estimated **11,683 people** in 2023 on 1,025 km² (about 11 per km²). Its main town is San Alberto. 13 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 36 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 11,683people (2023)
- 1,025km²
- 36mapped services
- 337 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San Alberto?

San Alberto had an estimated **11,683 people** in 2023 — 1.4% of Alto Paraná Department, 134th of 250 districts. There are 974 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Alto Paraná Department figure of 977). Spread over 1,025 km², that is about **11 people per km²**, 190th 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 ****1,123**

5–9 ****1,116**

10–14 ****1,116**

15–19 ****1,109**

20–24 ****1,081**

25–29 ****988**

30–34 ****917**

35–39 ****856**

40–44 ****737**

45–49 ****627**

50–54 ****555**

55–59 ****455**

60–64 ****358**

65–69 ****270**

70–74 ****178**

75–79 ****102**

80+ ****87**

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 San Alberto?

San Alberto 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/), [Mbaracayú](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/mbaracayu/), [Minga Porá](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/minga-pora/) and [Nueva Esperanza](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/canindeyu/nueva-esperanza/). By area it is the 60th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 7.2% of [Alto Paraná Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/). The centre of San Alberto is about 322 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 72 km from Ciudad del Este, the main town of Alto Paraná Department. The centre point is at 24.8756° S, 54.4823° 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 San Alberto

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in San Alberto: 4 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
- Refugio Biológico Limoy · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside San Alberto

- Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve, Mbaracayú2.8 km
- Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve, Mbaracayú4.1 km
- Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve, Mbaracayú4.3 km
- Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve, Mbaracayú4.3 km
- Mata ciliar da Represa de Itaipu · nature reserve, Mbaracayú4.7 km
- Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itapú · nature reserve, Mbaracayú5.5 km
- Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve, Mbaracayú9.6 km
- Mata ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve, Mbaracayú13 km
- Refugio Biológico Yvyty Rokai · nature reserve, Mbaracayú17 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: San Alberto

- 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 Este74 km
- Cataratas International Airport (IGU) · Foz do Iguaçu80 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 07:19, 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 San Alberto

Open gazetteers list **13 villages, towns and localities** in San Alberto. The largest with a recorded population: San Alberto (4,989). Settlements here lie between about 217 m and 348 m above sea level (median 337 m).

- Betarran
- Centro
- Colonia Fernando de Trejo y Sanabria
- Ka'a Poty
- Moreira Cué
- Ocho de Diciembre
- Portal
- Puerto Santa Teresa
- Puerto Sauce
- San Alberto
- San Ramón
- Santa María
- Villa Deportiva

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 San Alberto

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Payagua-Y
- Arroyo Santa Teresa
- Arroyo Sauce

### Forests and nature

1 forest.

- Yerbal de Santa Teresa

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 San Alberto and the best time to visit

In San Alberto, the warmest month is Jan (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 1,576 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (198 mm) and the driest Aug (71 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 28 148 

Feb 28 133 

Mar 27 113 

Apr 24 123 

May 20 159 

Jun 18 101 

Jul 17 80 

Aug 19 71 

Sep 22 110 

Oct 25 198 

Nov 26 168 

Dec 28 173 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Alberto

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

ATM campamento cerca del agua · Nueva Esperanza 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.55147&mlon=-54.39090#map=17/-24.55147/-54.39090) 

Petrol pump Shell · Mbaracayú 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.97896&mlon=-54.72992#map=17/-24.97896/-54.72992) 

School 14030 Don Augusto Roa Bastos · Mbaracayú 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.97362&mlon=-54.66594#map=17/-24.97362/-54.66594) 

Police station Sub Comisaría N° 49 Puerto Indio · Mbaracayú 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.93095&mlon=-54.51098#map=17/-24.93095/-54.51098) 

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 San Alberto

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

- Hospitals3
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels3
- Shopping malls2
- Schools9
- Colleges and universities2
- Restaurants8
- Police stations4
- Dental clinics3

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

## Quick answers

- Where is San Alberto?In Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of San Alberto?11,683 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Alberto?About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Alberto?About 11 people per km²
- What borders San Alberto?Itakyry, Mbaracayú, Minga Porá and Nueva Esperanza
- What is there to see in San Alberto?Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú, Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú, Mata Ciliar da Represa de Itaipú, Refugio Biológico Limoy
- What time zone is San Alberto in?UTC−3
- What currency is used in San Alberto?Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in San Alberto?Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Alberto?13 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Alberto?Settlements lie between 217 m and 348 m
- What is the best time to visit San Alberto?March and June to September
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Alberto?campamento cerca del agua, about 37 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Alberto?Shell, about 27 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in San Alberto?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in San Alberto?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of San Alberto?PY1018 (OCHA common operational dataset)