# Santa Fe del Paraná District, Alto Paraná Department

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District · Alto Paraná Department 

# Santa Fe del Paraná

Santa Fe del Paraná is a district of Paraguay in Alto Paraná Department. It had an estimated **3,949 people** in 2023 on 812 km² (about 4.9 per km²). 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 13 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 3,949people (2023)
- 812km²
- 13mapped services
- 251 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Santa Fe del Paraná?

Santa Fe del Paraná had an estimated **3,949 people** in 2023 — 0.5% of Alto Paraná Department, 225th of 250 districts. There are 970 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Alto Paraná Department figure of 977). Spread over 812 km², that is about **4.9 people per km²**, 224th of 250 districts.

28.8% of people are children under 15 and 5.4% 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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35–39 ****289**

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45–49 ****211**

50–54 ****187**

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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 Santa Fe del Paraná?

Santa Fe del Paraná lies in [Alto Paraná Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/), [Paraguay](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/). It borders 2 other districts: [Hernandarias](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/hernandarias/) and [Mbaracayú](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/mbaracayu/). By area it is the 90th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 5.7% of [Alto Paraná Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/). The centre of Santa Fe del Paraná is about 301 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 33 km from Ciudad del Este, the main town of Alto Paraná Department. The centre point is at 25.2040° S, 54.6585° 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 Santa Fe del Paraná

OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Santa Fe del Paraná: 5 nature reserves.

- Mata ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve
- Mata ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve
- Refugio Biológico Itabo · nature reserve
- Refugio Biológico Pikyry · nature reserve
- Reserva Biológica Itabo · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside Santa Fe del Paraná

- Santa elena Country · attraction, Hernandarias16 km
- Refugio Biologico Tati Jupi · archaeological site, Hernandarias17 km
- Refugio Biológico Tati Yupi · nature reserve, Hernandarias19 km
- Mata ciliar da Represa de Itaipú · nature reserve, Mbaracayú19 km
- Refugio Tatí Yupí · attraction, Hernandarias20 km
- Cabaña la Yerra y Fegapasa · attraction, Hernandarias20 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: Santa Fe del Paraná

- 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 Este34 km
- Cataratas International Airport (IGU) · Foz do Iguaçu47 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 Santa Fe del Paraná

Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in Santa Fe del Paraná. Settlements here lie between about 217 m and 334 m above sea level (median 251 m).

- Cruce Tacuarée Ndygué
- Dos Hermanas
- Glebas Siete
- Industrial Paraguaya
- Misión Verbo Divino
- NF Pira Pytä
- NF Santa Fe Del Paraná
- Obraje General Díaz
- Patrimonio
- Pikyry
- Pirá-Pytá
- Planchada Número Cinco
- Puerto Palma
- Puerto Pikyry
- Rancho Potrero
- Santa Fe del Paraná
- Santa Fé del Paraná
- Urbano

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 Santa Fe del Paraná

Named natural and historic features inside Santa Fe del Paraná, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

9 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Aguicué Primero
- Arroyo Aguicué Segundo
- Arroyo Chico Cué
- Arroyo Dos Hermana
- Arroyo Itabó Guazú
- Arroyo Kilómetro Diecisiete
- Arroyo Kilómetro Doce
- Arroyo Pikyry
- Arroyo Pirá Pytá

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 Santa Fe del Paraná and the best time to visit

In Santa Fe del Paraná, 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 Santa Fe del Paraná

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Distrital Hernandarias · Hernandarias 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.37525&mlon=-54.65936#map=17/-25.37525/-54.65936) 

Bank Banco Nacional de Fomento · Santa Fe del Paraná 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.22638&mlon=-54.70293#map=17/-25.22638/-54.70293) 

ATM Banco Itau · Hernandarias 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.43656&mlon=-54.63694#map=17/-25.43656/-54.63694) 

Petrol pump Petromax33 · Santa Fe del Paraná 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.22483&mlon=-54.70252#map=17/-25.22483/-54.70252) 

Hotel Hotel Estancia Laura · Santa Fe del Paraná 7.6 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 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.22386&mlon=-54.70545#map=17/-25.22386/-54.70545) 

School 7329 Espiritu Santo · Santa Fe del Paraná 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.22475&mlon=-54.69976#map=17/-25.22475/-54.69976) 

College Instituto De Formación Docente Sagrado Corazón De Jesus · Hernandarias 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.40438&mlon=-54.64602#map=17/-25.40438/-54.64602) 

Police station Sub Comisaría N° 7 Colonia Padre Coronel · Santa Fe del Paraná 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.22867&mlon=-54.70014#map=17/-25.22867/-54.70014) 

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 Santa Fe del Paraná

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

- Banks1
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels1
- Shopping malls1
- Schools2
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants2
- Police stations3

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
- San Cristóbal
- Santa Rita
- Santa Rosa del Monday
- Tavapy
- Yguazú
- Ñacunday

## Quick answers

- Where is Santa Fe del Paraná?In Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Santa Fe del Paraná?3,949 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Santa Fe del Paraná?About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Santa Fe del Paraná?About 4.9 people per km²
- What borders Santa Fe del Paraná?Hernandarias and Mbaracayú
- What is there to see in Santa Fe del Paraná?Mata ciliar da Represa de Itaipú, Mata ciliar da Represa de Itaipú, Refugio Biológico Itabo, Refugio Biológico Pikyry
- What time zone is Santa Fe del Paraná in?UTC−3
- What currency is used in Santa Fe del Paraná?Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Santa Fe del Paraná?Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Santa Fe del Paraná?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Santa Fe del Paraná?Settlements lie between 217 m and 334 m
- What is the best time to visit Santa Fe del Paraná?March and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Santa Fe del Paraná?Hospital Distrital Hernandarias, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Santa Fe del Paraná?Banco Nacional de Fomento, about 5.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Santa Fe del Paraná?Banco Itau, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Santa Fe del Paraná?Petromax33, about 5.0 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Santa Fe del Paraná?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Santa Fe del Paraná?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Santa Fe del Paraná?PY1020 (OCHA common operational dataset)