District · Boquerón Department
# Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia

Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia is a district of Paraguay in Boquerón Department. It had an estimated 31,373 people in 2023 on 48,173 km² (about 0.7 per km²). 166 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 27 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 31,373 people (2023)
- 48,173 km²
- 27 mapped services
- 216 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia?

Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia had an estimated 31,373 people in 2023 — 44.5% of Boquerón Department, 55th of 250 districts. There are 944 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Boquerón Department figure of 946). Spread over 48,173 km², that is about 0.7 people per km², 244th of 250 districts.

29.9% of people are children under 15 and 6.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 27 across Boquerón Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people.
- 0–4 3,271
- 5–9 3,138
- 10–14 2,972
- 15–19 2,761
- 20–24 2,547
- 25–29 2,445
- 30–34 2,374
- 35–39 2,273
- 40–44 2,040
- 45–49 1,761
- 50–54 1,548
- 55–59 1,255
- 60–64 979
- 65–69 751
- 70–74 525
- 75–79 345
- 80+ 377

Source: UNFPA and Dirección General de Estadísticas, Encuestas y Censos (DGEEC) via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia?

Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia lies in Boquerón Department, Paraguay. It borders 3 other districts: Bahía Negra, Boquerón and Filadelfia. By area it is the largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 54.6% of Boquerón Department. The centre of Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia is about 588 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 185 km from Filadelfia, the main town of Boquerón Department. The centre point is at 21.3161° S, 61.4485° 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).

## Things to see in and around Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia

OpenStreetMap lists 10 named sights in Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia: 4 memorials; 3 attractions; 2 nature reserves; 1 museum.
- Museo Fortín Toledo · museum
- Parque Nacional Médanos del Chaco · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional Teniente Agripino Enciso · nature reserve
- Proyecto Tagua · attraction
- Puesto de Francotirador · attraction
- Trinchera Toledo · attraction
- A los caidos en Toledo · memorial
- Colonia Fernheim · memorial
- Coronel Juan B. Ayala · memorial
- Vieja Plaza · memorial

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia
- Time zone UTC−3, no daylight saving · America/Asuncion
- Currency Guarani (PYG)
- Country calling code +595
- Languages Spanish, Guarani
- Plug types Type C · 220 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 6 digits (######)

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 06:18) and shortest in Jun (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 07:40, sunset around 18:31).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia

Open gazetteers list 166 villages, towns and localities in Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia. The largest with a recorded population: General Eugenio A. Garay (2,409). Settlements here lie between about 156 m and 373 m above sea level (median 216 m).
- Abá-Ñe-é
- Alurralde
- Atajado
- Batallón Ingeniería Número Cuatro Aquidabán
- Beatriz
- Belen
- Belen 2
- Buena Vista
- Canaan
- Carmen Inés
- Carmencita
- Cañada Blanca
- Cañada Oruro
- Celina
- China Muerta
- Cobija
- Codo Kononi
- Colonia Austria-í
- Comunidad Indigena Cuyabia
- Comunidad Indigena La Patria 1
- Comunidad Indigena Santa Rosa
- Comunidad Indigena Siracua
- Comunidad Indigena Yasendy
- Comunidad Indígena Pykasú
- Comunidad Indígena San Agustín
- Comunidad Indígena San Agustín - San Eugenio
- Comunidad Indígena San Agustín - San Roque
- Comunidad Indígena San Agustín – Cristo Rey
- Comunidad Indígena San Agustín – Lagunita
- Comunidad Indígena San Agustín – Maria Auxiliadora
- Comunidad Indígena San Agustín – Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
- Comunidad Indígena Santa Teresita
- Comunidad Indígena Santa Teresita - San José
- Comunidad Indígena Santa Teresita - Santa Elena
- Comunidad Indígena Santa Teresita - Santa Lucía
- Comunidad Indígena Santa Teresita - Virgen de Caacupé
- Comunidad Indígena Santa Teresita – Santa Cecilia
- Comunidad Indígena Santa Teresita – Villa Belén
- Comunidad Indígena Santa Teresita – Virgen del Carmen
- Damasco
- Destacamento Militar Número Dos Parque Cué
- Destacamiento Militar General Eugenio Alejandrino Garay
- Doctor Pedro P. Peña
- Dorado
- Dr. Pedro P. Peña
- El Kastro
- El Rastro
- Emaus
- Espectro
- Establecimiento Mil
- Estancia Ararapó
- Estancia Brusqueti
- Estancia Campo I
- Estancia Campo Loa
- Estancia Coé Puajhú
- Estancia Dojavina
- Estancia El Dorado
- Estancia El Pampero
- Estancia Eleonora
- Estancia Eriana
- Estancia Hernandarías
- Estancia Ita Reta
- Estancia La Aguada
- Estancia La Esmeralda
- Estancia La Esperanza
- Estancia La Madelón
- Estancia La Mariposa
- Estancia La Patria
- Estancia La Patricia
- Estancia La Ventura
- Estancia Lorena
- Estancia Los Hijos
- Estancia Mari Christie
- Estancia María Auxiliadora
- Estancia María Luisa
- Estancia María Vicenta
- Estancia Mbutu Reta
- Estancia Palmares
- Estancia Piroy
- Estancia Pozo Milico
- Estancia Safari
- Estancia Samuhú
- Estancia San Isidro
- Estancia Teniente Prieto
- Estancia Wellcome
- Estancia Yaguarete
- Estancia del Socorro
- Fortin Toledo
- Fortín Pozo Hondo
- Fortín Teniente Ochoa
- Frías
- General Eugenio A. Garay
- Guarani Nandeva (Ex-W.Heckeler)
- Independencia
- Jerusalen
- Jotoicha
- Ko'e Pyahu
- La Patria
- La Trinchera
- Las Mercedes
- Loma
- Luchan
- Macharetti
- Madelón
- Mariscal Estigarribia
- Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia
- María Auxiliadora
- Masa Grande
- Misión Guaraní
- Misión Santa Rosa
- Misión Santa Teresa
- Monte Claro
- Monte Rico
- Moras
- Nasuc
- Noe
- Nueva Estrella
- Palmar
- Palo Blanco
- Parapití Uno
- Paria
- Picada Catorce de Mayo
- Pozo Chambi
- Pozo Charata
- Pozo El Venado
- Pozo Hondo
- Pozo Quince de Abril
- Pozo Verde
- Primavera
- Puesto Bullain
- Puesto Curupayty
- Puesto Estrella
- Puesto Galponcito
- Puesto Ganadero
- Puesto Guaraní
- Puesto Gulach
- Puesto Muñeca
- Puesto Pajonal
- Puesto Santa Elena
- Puesto Sargento B. Figueredo
- Puesto Subieta
- Puesto Victoria
- Pykasu (Ex-Cuy Durand)
- Rosaleda
- Rosarito
- Sagrada Familia
- San Antonio
- San Joaquín
- San Juan
- San Miguel
- San Pio 10
- San Ramón
- Santa María
- Santísima Trinidad
- Sargento Valinotti
- Sauzal
- Teniente Barrientos
- Teniente Crovato
- Teniente E. Ortiz
- Teniente Ochoa
- Timoteo
- Tres Pozos
- Villa Militar
- Villa Monte
- Yatebu-í
- ÑU GUAZU

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia

Named natural and historic features inside Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

7 lakes.
- Gran Laguna Loa
- Laguna Campos
- Laguna Chica
- Laguna Pelicano
- Laguna Trinidad
- Laguna Trinidad
- Laguna Verde

### Forests and nature

1 park.
- Parque Nacional Teniente Agripino Enciso

### History

29 forts.
- Destacamento Militar Número Dos Teniente Primero Américo Picco
- El Carmen
- Fortín Corrales
- Fortín Garrapatal
- Fortín Guachalla
- Fortín Hernandarias
- Fortín Infante Rivarola
- Fortín Jara Troche
- Fortín La Faye
- Fortín Leonardo Britos
- Fortín Mister Long
- Fortín Nueva Asunción
- Fortín Omasuyos
- Fortín Sargento Rodríguez
- Fortín Teniente A. Espinola
- Fortín Teniente Agripino Enciso
- Fortín Teniente Aristigueta
- Fortín Teniente Cirilo Antonio Rivarola
- Fortín Teniente Denis Roa
- Fortín Teniente Emilio Ochoa
- Fortín Teniente F. Delgado
- Fortín Teniente G. Mendoza
- Fortín Teniente Juan Echauri López
- Fortín Teniente Primero Anselmo Escobar

…and 5 more.

### Getting around

1 airport.
- Dr. Luis María Argaña International Airport

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia and the best time to visit

In Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia, the warmest month is Dec (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Jul (21 °C). About 645 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (116 mm) and the driest Aug (6 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are April to September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 30 | 95 |
| Feb | 29 | 116 |
| Mar | 28 | 91 |
| Apr | 26 | 62 |
| May | 23 | 36 |
| Jun | 22 | 14 |
| Jul | 21 | 7 |
| Aug | 24 | 6 |
| Sep | 27 | 11 |
| Oct | 30 | 48 |
| Nov | 30 | 67 |
| Dec | 31 | 92 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Petrol pump | gasur · Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia | 8.6 km | Map |
| Hotel | Rancho Ruedo Taurino · Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia | 8.8 km | Map |
| Police station | Comisaría 5ta La Patria · Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia | 8.6 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia

Places mapped inside Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 2
- Petrol pumps 6
- Hotels 7
- Schools 2
- Restaurants 2
- Police stations 8

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Boquerón Department
- Boquerón
- Filadelfia
- Loma Plata

## Quick answers
- Where is Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia? In Boquerón Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia? 31,373 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia? About 27 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia? About 0.7 people per km²
- What borders Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia? Bahía Negra, Boquerón and Filadelfia
- What is there to see in Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia? A los caidos en Toledo, Colonia Fernheim, Coronel Juan B. Ayala, Museo Fortín Toledo
- What time zone is Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia in? UTC−3
- What currency is used in Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia? Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia? Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia? 166 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia? Settlements lie between 156 m and 373 m
- What is the best time to visit Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia? April to September
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia? gasur, about 8.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia? 2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia? 6 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia? PY1602 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 48,172.9 km²
- P-code: PY1602
- Department: Boquerón Department

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