# San Cristóbal District, Alto Paraná Department – Population

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

District · Alto Paraná Department 

# San Cristóbal

San Cristóbal is a district of Paraguay in Alto Paraná Department. It had an estimated **11,698 people** in 2023 on 927 km² (about 13 per km²). 14 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 11,698people (2023)
- 927km²
- 4mapped services
- 234 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San Cristóbal?

San Cristóbal had an estimated **11,698 people** in 2023 — 1.4% of Alto Paraná Department, 132nd of 250 districts. There are 949 women for every 1,000 men (below the Alto Paraná Department figure of 977). Spread over 927 km², that is about **13 people per km²**, 180th 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 ****1,125**

5–9 ****1,117**

10–14 ****1,117**

15–19 ****1,112**

20–24 ****1,083**

25–29 ****990**

30–34 ****919**

35–39 ****856**

40–44 ****737**

45–49 ****627**

50–54 ****556**

55–59 ****456**

60–64 ****359**

65–69 ****271**

70–74 ****179**

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 Cristóbal?

San Cristóbal lies in [Alto Paraná Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/), [Paraguay](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/). It borders 7 other districts: [Abaí](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/caazapa/abai/), [Dr. Juan León Mallorquín](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/dr-juan-leon-mallorquin/), [Juan E. O'leary](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/juan-e-o-leary/), [Naranjal](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/naranjal/), [Santa Rita](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/santa-rita/), [Tavapy](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/tavapy/) and [Tavaí](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/caazapa/tavai/). By area it is the 69th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 6.5% of [Alto Paraná Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/). The centre of San Cristóbal is about 233 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 81 km from Ciudad del Este, the main town of Alto Paraná Department. The centre point is at 25.7781° S, 55.3941° 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).

## Know before you go: San Cristóbal

- 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 Este66 km
- Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (IGR) · Puerto Iguazu92 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:44) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:25, 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 San Cristóbal

Open gazetteers list **14 villages, towns and localities** in San Cristóbal. The largest with a recorded population: San Cristóbal (478). Settlements here lie between about 204 m and 266 m above sea level (median 234 m).

- Angelito
- Campo Alegre
- Ka'a Jovái
- Puerto Caá Yovai
- Puerto San Miguel
- Reloj Cue
- San Antonio
- San Cristobal
- San Cristóbal
- San Jorge
- San Miguel
- Tres Nacientes
- Urbano
- Ybaroty

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 Cristóbal

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

### Water

8 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Chaperé
- Arroyo Chapico
- Arroyo Guazú
- Arroyo Guembety Guazú
- Arroyo Guembety-mí
- Arroyo Itá
- Arroyo Tordillo
- Arroyo Ycuá-Pytã

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 Cristóbal and the best time to visit

In San Cristóbal, the warmest month is Jan (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 1,624 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (193 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 26 142 

Feb 26 127 

Mar 25 131 

Apr 22 161 

May 18 166 

Jun 16 102 

Jul 15 83 

Aug 17 64 

Sep 19 102 

Oct 22 193 

Nov 23 184 

Dec 25 169 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Cristóbal

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro Medico del Sol · Santa Rita 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.80302&mlon=-55.09357#map=17/-25.80302/-55.09357) 

Bank Continental Bank · Naranjal 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.97338&mlon=-55.19233#map=17/-25.97338/-55.19233) 

Petrol pump 3 Fronteras · Santa Rita 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.84517&mlon=-55.11821#map=17/-25.84517/-55.11821) 

Hotel Hotel Costa Esperanza · Santa Rita 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.81841&mlon=-55.11137#map=17/-25.81841/-55.11137) 

Mall Edificio Palace · Santa Rita 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.79922&mlon=-55.09284#map=17/-25.79922/-55.09284) 

School Panambi · Santa Rita 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.81684&mlon=-55.17843#map=17/-25.81684/-55.17843) 

College Facultad de Filosofia UNE · Santa Rita 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.81629&mlon=-55.10470#map=17/-25.81629/-55.10470) 

Police station Comisaría 20 San Cristóbal · San Cristóbal 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.89187&mlon=-55.46654#map=17/-25.89187/-55.46654) 

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 Cristóbal

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

- Restaurants1
- Police stations2
- Dental clinics1

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 Alberto
- Santa Fe del Paraná
- Santa Rita
- Santa Rosa del Monday
- Tavapy
- Yguazú
- Ñacunday

## Quick answers

- Where is San Cristóbal?In Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of San Cristóbal?11,698 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Cristóbal?About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Cristóbal?About 13 people per km²
- What borders San Cristóbal?Abaí, Dr. Juan León Mallorquín, Juan E. O'leary, Naranjal, Santa Rita, Tavapy and Tavaí
- What time zone is San Cristóbal in?UTC−3
- What currency is used in San Cristóbal?Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in San Cristóbal?Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Cristóbal?14 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Cristóbal?Settlements lie between 204 m and 266 m
- What is the best time to visit San Cristóbal?June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Cristóbal?Centro Medico del Sol, about 30 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Cristóbal?Continental Bank, about 30 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Cristóbal?3 Fronteras, about 29 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of San Cristóbal?PY1012 (OCHA common operational dataset)