# Tavapy District, Alto Paraná Department – Population

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

District · Alto Paraná Department 

# Tavapy

Tavapy is a district of Paraguay in Alto Paraná Department. It had an estimated **8,891 people** in 2023 on 436 km² (about 20 per km²). 15 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 18 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 8,891people (2023)
- 436km²
- 18mapped services
- 253 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Tavapy?

Tavapy had an estimated **8,891 people** in 2023 — 1.0% of Alto Paraná Department, 162nd of 250 districts. There are 957 women for every 1,000 men (below the Alto Paraná Department figure of 977). Spread over 436 km², that is about **20 people per km²**, 152nd of 250 districts.

28.7% 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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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 Tavapy?

Tavapy lies in [Alto Paraná Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/), [Paraguay](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/). It borders 6 other districts: [Dr. Juan León Mallorquín](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/dr-juan-leon-mallorquin/), [Minga Guazú](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/minga-guazu/), [San Cristóbal](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/san-cristobal/), [Santa Rita](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/santa-rita/), [Santa Rosa del Monday](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/santa-rosa-del-monday/) and [Yguazú](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/yguazu/). By area it is the 146th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 3.1% of [Alto Paraná Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/). The centre of Tavapy is about 262 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 44 km from Ciudad del Este, the main town of Alto Paraná Department. The centre point is at 25.6187° S, 55.0670° 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 Tavapy

### Nearby, outside Tavapy

- Artisan Center, Japanese Immigration Museum · museum, Yguazú19 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: Tavapy

- 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 Este29 km
- Cataratas International Airport (IGU) · Foz do Iguaçu58 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:43) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:23, 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 Tavapy

Open gazetteers list **15 villages, towns and localities** in Tavapy. Settlements here lie between about 202 m and 271 m above sea level (median 253 m).

- Centro
- Colonia Tavapy II
- Cruce Margarita
- Dolores
- Dolores Tavapy
- Fátima Tavapy
- Puerto San Vicente
- San Antonio
- San Blas
- San José
- San Ramón
- San Roque
- Santa Catalina
- Tavapy
- Tavapy 2

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 Tavapy

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Acapytá
- Arroyo Federico
- Arroyo Yata-í

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 Tavapy and the best time to visit

In Tavapy, the warmest month is Jan (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 1,608 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (198 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 27 145 

Feb 27 131 

Mar 26 125 

Apr 23 139 

May 18 162 

Jun 17 105 

Jul 16 82 

Aug 18 64 

Sep 20 113 

Oct 23 198 

Nov 24 169 

Dec 26 175 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Tavapy

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Regional · Santa Rita 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.78372&mlon=-55.07617#map=17/-25.78372/-55.07617) 

Bank Banco Continental · Yguazú 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.46413&mlon=-55.00498#map=17/-25.46413/-55.00498) 

ATM Juzgado De Paz De Minga Guazú · Minga Guazú 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.48809&mlon=-54.76442#map=17/-25.48809/-54.76442) 

Petrol pump Coopetrol · Tavapy 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.66154&mlon=-54.99166#map=17/-25.66154/-54.99166) 

Hotel Hotel Oriental · Tavapy 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.61038&mlon=-55.00189#map=17/-25.61038/-55.00189) 

Mall Pedro Autorepuestos · Santa Rita 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.79762&mlon=-55.08650#map=17/-25.79762/-55.08650) 

School 1318 (11256) Maria Auxiliadora · Tavapy 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.62366&mlon=-55.06379#map=17/-25.62366/-55.06379) 

College Universidad Catolica Sede Santa Rita · Santa Rita 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.78001&mlon=-55.07394#map=17/-25.78001/-55.07394) 

Police station Puesto de Control Delito Economico Pn · Tavapy 8.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.66290&mlon=-54.99297#map=17/-25.66290/-54.99297) 

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 Tavapy

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

- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels1
- Schools11
- Pharmacies1
- 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 Fe del Paraná
- Santa Rita
- Santa Rosa del Monday
- Yguazú
- Ñacunday

## Quick answers

- Where is Tavapy?In Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Tavapy?8,891 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tavapy?About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tavapy?About 20 people per km²
- What borders Tavapy?Dr. Juan León Mallorquín, Minga Guazú, San Cristóbal, Santa Rita, Santa Rosa del Monday and Yguazú
- What is there to see in Tavapy?Artisan Center, Japanese Immigration Museum
- What time zone is Tavapy in?UTC−3
- What currency is used in Tavapy?Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Tavapy?Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tavapy?15 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tavapy?Settlements lie between 202 m and 271 m
- What is the best time to visit Tavapy?June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Tavapy?Hospital Regional, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Tavapy?Banco Continental, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Tavapy?Juzgado De Paz De Minga Guazú, about 34 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tavapy?Coopetrol, about 8.9 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Tavapy?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tavapy?PY1021 (OCHA common operational dataset)