District · Caaguazú Department
# La Pastora

La Pastora is a district of Paraguay in Caaguazú Department. It had an estimated 5,501 people in 2023 on 317 km² (about 17 per km²). 17 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 5,501 people (2023)
- 317 km²
- 1 mapped service
- 119 m typical elevation

## How many people live in La Pastora?

La Pastora had an estimated 5,501 people in 2023 — 0.9% of Caaguazú Department, 206th of 250 districts. There are 871 women for every 1,000 men (below the Caaguazú Department figure of 944). Spread over 317 km², that is about 17 people per km², 161st of 250 districts.

29.8% of people are children under 15 and 7.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 26 across Caaguazú Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people.
- 0–4 550
- 5–9 549
- 10–14 539
- 15–19 515
- 20–24 493
- 25–29 477
- 30–34 443
- 35–39 383
- 40–44 297
- 45–49 243
- 50–54 228
- 55–59 207
- 60–64 176
- 65–69 144
- 70–74 103
- 75–79 68
- 80+ 77

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

## Where is La Pastora?

La Pastora lies in Caaguazú Department, Paraguay. It borders 6 other districts: Caraguatay, Carayaó, Coronel Oviedo, Juan de Mena, Mbocayaty del Yhaguy and Nueva Londres. By area it is the 170th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 2.5% of Caaguazú Department. The centre of La Pastora is about 109 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 23 km from Coronel Oviedo, the main town of Caaguazú Department. The centre point is at 25.2752° S, 56.5640° 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 La Pastora

### Nearby, outside La Pastora
- Yo Amo Carayaó · monument, Carayaó 19 km
- inicio del tramo Carayao · attraction, Carayaó 19 km
- Paseo de los Reyes Magos · monument, Carayaó 19 km

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: La Pastora
- 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 (######)

### Nearest airports
- Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) · Asunción 96 km
- Guaraní International Airport (AGT) · Ciudad del Este 174 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 07:29, sunset around 18:03).

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 La Pastora

Open gazetteers list 17 villages, towns and localities in La Pastora. The largest with a recorded population: La Pastora (336). Settlements here lie between about 92 m and 150 m above sea level (median 119 m).
- Campo Leiva-í
- Colonia La Pastora
- Colonia la Pastora
- Compañía Guazu-rá-í
- Compañía Guazú-ray
- Compañía María Auxiliadora
- Compañía San Antonio
- Compañía San Isidro
- Compañía San Miguel
- Compañía San Rafael
- Compañía Santa Domingo
- Compañía Santa Librada
- Compañía Santa Rosa
- Estancia Bottrell
- Estancia Pastora
- Isla Naranja
- La Pastora

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

## Landscape and landmarks of La Pastora

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

### Water

1 river or stream.
- Laguna Yhú

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 La Pastora and the best time to visit

In La Pastora, the warmest month is Jan (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 1,503 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (193 mm) and the driest Aug (41 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 | 28 | 127 |
| Feb | 27 | 140 |
| Mar | 26 | 133 |
| Apr | 23 | 148 |
| May | 19 | 152 |
| Jun | 17 | 78 |
| Jul | 16 | 66 |
| Aug | 19 | 41 |
| Sep | 21 | 77 |
| Oct | 24 | 171 |
| Nov | 25 | 193 |
| Dec | 26 | 175 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from La Pastora
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Centro de Salud · Mbocayaty del Yhaguy | 18 km | Map |
| Bank | Coopafiol Ltda. Página Oficial. · Coronel Oviedo | 22 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Compasa - Carayaó · Carayaó | 18 km | Map |
| Hotel | Hotel Posada Jeruti · Coronel Oviedo | 22 km | Map |
| Mall | Comercial Romerito SRL · Carayaó | 19 km | Map |
| School | Colegio Nacional Nueva Londres · Nueva Londres | 14 km | Map |
| College | Colegio Naciona Mbocayaty del Yhaguy · Mbocayaty del Yhaguy | 18 km | Map |
| Police station | Comisaría 17 La Pastora · La Pastora | 3.8 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 La Pastora

Places mapped inside La Pastora in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Police stations 1

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 Caaguazú Department
- 3 de Febrero
- Caaguazú
- Carayaó
- Coronel Oviedo
- Dr. Cecilio Báez
- Dr. J. Eulogio Estigarribia
- Dr. Juan Manuel Frutos
- José Domingo Ocampos
- Mariscal Francisco Solano López
- Nueva Londres
- Nueva Toledo
- R.i. 3 Corrales
- Raúl Arsenio Oviedo
- Repatriación
- San Joaquín
- San José de los Arroyos
- Santa Rosa del Mbutuy
- Simón Bolivar
- Tembiaporá
- Vaquería
- Yhú

## Quick answers
- Where is La Pastora? In Caaguazú Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of La Pastora? 5,501 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in La Pastora? About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of La Pastora? About 17 people per km²
- What borders La Pastora? Caraguatay, Carayaó, Coronel Oviedo, Juan de Mena, Mbocayaty del Yhaguy and Nueva Londres
- What is there to see in La Pastora? Yo Amo Carayaó, inicio del tramo Carayao, Paseo de los Reyes Magos
- What time zone is La Pastora in? UTC−3
- What currency is used in La Pastora? Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in La Pastora? Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in La Pastora? 17 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of La Pastora? Settlements lie between 92 m and 150 m
- What is the best time to visit La Pastora? June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to La Pastora? Centro de Salud, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to La Pastora? Coopafiol Ltda. Página Oficial., about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Pastora? Compasa - Carayaó, about 18 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of La Pastora? PY0517 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 317.4 km²
- P-code: PY0517
- Department: Caaguazú Department

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/caaguazu/la-pastora/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.