# Capitán Bado District, Amambay Department – Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/amambay/capitan-bado/

District · Amambay Department 

# Capitán Bado

Capitán Bado is a district of Paraguay in Amambay Department. It had an estimated **19,136 people** in 2023 on 2,937 km² (about 6.5 per km²). 25 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 28 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 19,136people (2023)
- 2,937km²
- 28mapped services
- 468 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Capitán Bado?

Capitán Bado had an estimated **19,136 people** in 2023 — 10.6% of Amambay Department, 90th of 250 districts. There are 1,027 women for every 1,000 men (above the Amambay Department figure of 1,004). Spread over 2,937 km², that is about **6.5 people per km²**, 219th of 250 districts.

29.6% of people are children under 15 and 6.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 26 across Amambay Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,909**

5–9 ****1,885**

10–14 ****1,860**

15–19 ****1,804**

20–24 ****1,700**

25–29 ****1,609**

30–34 ****1,523**

35–39 ****1,386**

40–44 ****1,149**

45–49 ****942**

50–54 ****828**

55–59 ****705**

60–64 ****584**

65–69 ****469**

70–74 ****327**

75–79 ****207**

80+ ****238**

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 Capitán Bado?

Capitán Bado lies in [Amambay Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/amambay/), [Paraguay](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/). It borders 7 other districts: [General Francisco Isidoro Resquín](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/san-pedro/general-francisco-isidoro-resquin/), [Itanará](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/canindeyu/itanara/), [Karapaí](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/amambay/karapai/), [Pedro Juan Caballero](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/amambay/pedro-juan-caballero/), [Santa Rosa del Aguaray](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/san-pedro/santa-rosa-del-aguaray/), [Ypejhú](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/canindeyu/ypejhu/) and [Zanja Pyta](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/amambay/zanja-pyta/). By area it is the 18th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 23.4% of [Amambay Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/amambay/). The centre of Capitán Bado is about 286 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 96 km from Pedro Juan Caballero, the main town of Amambay Department. The centre point is at 23.4165° S, 55.7078° 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 Capitán Bado

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Capitán Bado: 1 attraction.

- Salto Aguaray · attraction

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: Capitán Bado

- 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

- Ponta Porã Airport (PMG) · Ponta Porã96 km
- Guaraní International Airport (AGT) · Ciudad del Este243 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Jun (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 07:21, sunset around 18:03).

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 Capitán Bado

Open gazetteers list **25 villages, towns and localities** in Capitán Bado. The largest with a recorded population: Capitán Bado (9,114). Settlements here lie between about 192 m and 592 m above sea level (median 468 m).

- Administración Lunardelli
- Cafetal Cerro Cuatia
- Cafetal San Antonio
- Capitán Bado
- Colonia Costa Jhoby
- Colonia Mariscal López
- Cristino Potrero
- Estancia Colo ó
- Estancia Las Mellizas
- Estancia San Juan
- Estancia San Piero
- Granja Tres María
- Manta Potrero
- Mariscal López Colonia Primera
- Mariscal López Colonia Segunda
- Obrero
- Panadero
- Primavera
- San Fernando
- San Florencio
- San José
- San Miguel
- San Roque
- Tororá
- Torín

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 Capitán Bado

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Aguarabebe
- Arroyo Piray
- Arroyo Tuyuti
- Arroyo Ypané Jhú

### Hills and mountains

1 hill; 1 mountain pass.

- Paso Itá · 444 m
- Cerro Cuatiá · 334 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest.

- Pindoty Yerbales

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 Capitán Bado and the best time to visit

In Capitán Bado, the warmest month is Jan (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 1,537 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (188 mm) and the driest Aug (49 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 26 159 

Feb 26 176 

Mar 25 118 

Apr 23 134 

May 19 132 

Jun 17 82 

Jul 17 55 

Aug 19 49 

Sep 21 92 

Oct 24 171 

Nov 24 188 

Dec 26 179 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Capitán Bado

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Farmacia San Miguel · Capitán Bado 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.26944&mlon=-55.53621#map=17/-23.26944/-55.53621) 

Petrol pump Shell · Capitán Bado 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.28119&mlon=-55.55461#map=17/-23.28119/-55.55461) 

Hotel Tacuru Hotel Boutique · Capitán Bado 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.57831&mlon=-55.76330#map=17/-23.57831/-55.76330) 

Mall Comercial Edemar · Capitán Bado 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.26546&mlon=-55.53469#map=17/-23.26546/-55.53469) 

School 6490 Paz del Chaco · Capitán Bado 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.27523&mlon=-55.73068#map=17/-23.27523/-55.73068) 

Police station Puesto Policial · Capitán Bado 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.38270&mlon=-55.63959#map=17/-23.38270/-55.63959) 

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 Capitán Bado

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

- Hospitals2
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels4
- Shopping malls2
- Schools3
- Restaurants2
- Police stations11
- 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 Amambay Department

- Bella Vista
- Cerro Corá
- Karapaí
- Pedro Juan Caballero
- Zanja Pyta

## Quick answers

- Where is Capitán Bado?In Amambay Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Capitán Bado?19,136 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Capitán Bado?About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Capitán Bado?About 6.5 people per km²
- What borders Capitán Bado?General Francisco Isidoro Resquín, Itanará, Karapaí, Pedro Juan Caballero, Santa Rosa del Aguaray, Ypejhú and Zanja Pyta
- What is there to see in Capitán Bado?Salto Aguaray
- What time zone is Capitán Bado in?UTC−3
- What currency is used in Capitán Bado?Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Capitán Bado?Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Capitán Bado?25 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Capitán Bado?Settlements lie between 192 m and 592 m
- What is the highest point in Capitán Bado?Paso Itá (444 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Capitán Bado?March and June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Capitán Bado?Farmacia San Miguel, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Capitán Bado?Shell, about 22 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Capitán Bado?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Capitán Bado?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Capitán Bado?PY1303 (OCHA common operational dataset)