# Tavaí District, Caazapá Department – Population & Villages

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District · Caazapá Department 

# Tavaí

Tavaí is a district of Paraguay in Caazapá Department. It had an estimated **19,681 people** in 2023 on 1,407 km² (about 14 per km²). 36 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 13 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 19,681people (2023)
- 1,407km²
- 13mapped services
- 205 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Tavaí?

Tavaí had an estimated **19,681 people** in 2023 — 9.9% of Caazapá Department, 88th of 250 districts. There are 911 women for every 1,000 men (below the Caazapá Department figure of 950). Spread over 1,407 km², that is about **14 people per km²**, 175th of 250 districts.

31.9% of people are children under 15 and 7.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 25 across Caazapá Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 64 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,105**

5–9 ****2,123**

10–14 ****2,052**

15–19 ****1,886**

20–24 ****1,708**

25–29 ****1,650**

30–34 ****1,604**

35–39 ****1,413**

40–44 ****1,037**

45–49 ****769**

50–54 ****704**

55–59 ****655**

60–64 ****584**

65–69 ****495**

70–74 ****360**

75–79 ****232**

80+ ****294**

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 Tavaí?

Tavaí lies in [Caazapá Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/caazapa/), [Paraguay](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/). It borders 10 other districts: [Abaí](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/caazapa/abai/), [Alto Verá](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/itapua/alto-vera/), [Dr. Raúl Peña](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/dr-raul-pena/), [Edelira](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/itapua/edelira/), [Itapúa Poty](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/itapua/itapua-poty/), [Naranjal](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/naranjal/), [San Cristóbal](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/alto-parana/san-cristobal/), [San Juan Nepomuceno](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/caazapa/san-juan-nepomuceno/), [San Rafael del Paraná](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/itapua/san-rafael-del-parana/) and [Tomás Romero Pereira](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/itapua/tomas-romero-pereira/). By area it is the 44th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 14.7% of [Caazapá Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/caazapa/). The centre of Tavaí is about 235 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 83 km from Caazapá, the main town of Caazapá Department. The centre point is at 26.2014° S, 55.5334° 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 Tavaí

OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Tavaí: 5 waterfalls.

- Casacada Cerro Guy1 · waterfall
- Cascada Cerro Guy2 · waterfall
- Cascada Tava Pora · waterfall
- Cenote Tava´i · waterfall
- Chorro Tava Pora · waterfall

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: Tavaí

- 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 Este108 km
- Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (IGR) · Puerto Iguazu118 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:44) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:26, sunset around 17:57).

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 Tavaí

Open gazetteers list **36 villages, towns and localities** in Tavaí. Settlements here lie between about 135 m and 341 m above sea level (median 205 m).

- Caacupemí (Caazapami)
- Cerro Pe Jukeri
- Charará
- Enramadita
- Guazú-Cuá
- Guyra Hugua Jukeri
- Hermosa
- Jukeri
- Jukeri - Cerro Seis
- Jukeri – Arroz Tygue
- Jukeri – Tuna'i
- Ka'aguy Pa’ũ
- Ka'aguy Porã Jukeri
- Ka'amindy
- Karanda
- Karumbey
- Kirirí
- Kokuere Guasu
- Kokuere Guasu - Sexta Línea
- Las Mercedes
- Pacuri Castor Cue
- Pacurí
- Rivas Cue
- Rivas-Cué
- Rivas-i
- San Antonio
- San Isidro Tabaí
- San Roque
- Taba Porá
- Tajay Pakuri
- Tavaí
- Tuna Arroyo Guasu
- Viju
- Vy'a Renda
- Yvy Pytã
- Ñú Cañy

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 Tavaí

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

### Water

5 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Caa
- Arroyo Carumbey
- Arroyo Carumbey
- Arroyo Kirirí
- Arroyo Tayay

### Hills and mountains

3 hills; 1 mountain.

- Cerro Ñú Cañy · 411 m
- Cerro Pacurí · 298 m
- Cerro Moroti · 202 m
- Cerro Cupé · 188 m

### Getting around

2 airfields.

- Enramadita
- Tavai

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 Tavaí and the best time to visit

In Tavaí, the warmest month is Jan (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 1,624 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (193 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 26 142 

Feb 26 127 

Mar 25 131 

Apr 22 161 

May 18 166 

Jun 16 102 

Jul 15 83 

Aug 17 64 

Sep 19 102 

Oct 22 193 

Nov 23 184 

Dec 25 169 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Tavaí

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Puesto De Salud Naranjito · San Rafael del Paraná 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.37079&mlon=-55.24168#map=17/-26.37079/-55.24168) 

Petrol pump Compasa · Tavaí 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.17921&mlon=-55.50712#map=17/-26.17921/-55.50712) 

Hotel Hotel Dos Hermanas · Tavaí 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.17851&mlon=-55.50208#map=17/-26.17851/-55.50208) 

School Esc. Básica Nº 3007 Geor Ludwig Rexroth · Tavaí 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.17255&mlon=-55.54260#map=17/-26.17255/-55.54260) 

College Universidad Leonardo Da Vinci Sede Edelira · Edelira 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.46405&mlon=-55.49541#map=17/-26.46405/-55.49541) 

Police station Comisaría 5ta Tavai · Tavaí 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.17699&mlon=-55.49532#map=17/-26.17699/-55.49532) 

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 Tavaí

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

- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels2
- Schools3
- Police stations7

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 Caazapá Department

- 3 de Mayo
- Abaí
- Buena Vista
- Caazapá
- Dr. Moisés S. Bertoni
- Gral. Higinio Morinigo
- Maciel
- San Juan Nepomuceno
- Yegros
- Yuty

## Quick answers

- Where is Tavaí?In Caazapá Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Tavaí?19,681 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tavaí?About 25 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tavaí?About 14 people per km²
- What borders Tavaí?Abaí, Alto Verá, Dr. Raúl Peña, Edelira, Itapúa Poty, Naranjal, San Cristóbal, San Juan Nepomuceno, San Rafael del Paraná and Tomás Romero Pereira
- What is there to see in Tavaí?Casacada Cerro Guy1, Cascada Cerro Guy2, Cascada Tava Pora, Cenote Tava´i
- What time zone is Tavaí in?UTC−3
- What currency is used in Tavaí?Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Tavaí?Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tavaí?36 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tavaí?Settlements lie between 135 m and 341 m
- What is the highest point in Tavaí?Cerro Ñú Cañy (411 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Tavaí?June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Tavaí?Puesto De Salud Naranjito, about 35 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tavaí?Compasa, about 3.6 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Tavaí?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tavaí?PY0608 (OCHA common operational dataset)