District · Central Department
# Villeta

Villeta is a district of Paraguay in Central Department. It had an estimated 44,479 people in 2023 on 869 km² (about 51 per km²). 46 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 49 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 44,479 people (2023)
- 869 km²
- 49 mapped services
- 70 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Villeta?

Villeta had an estimated 44,479 people in 2023 — 1.9% of Central Department, 36th of 250 districts. There are 970 women for every 1,000 men (below the Central Department figure of 1,032). Spread over 869 km², that is about 51 people per km², 73rd of 250 districts.

26.5% of people are children under 15 and 6.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 29 across Central Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people.
- 0–4 3,999
- 5–9 3,913
- 10–14 3,860
- 15–19 3,824
- 20–24 3,828
- 25–29 3,855
- 30–34 3,685
- 35–39 3,421
- 40–44 3,005
- 45–49 2,508
- 50–54 2,195
- 55–59 1,853
- 60–64 1,500
- 65–69 1,165
- 70–74 803
- 75–79 501
- 80+ 556

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

## Where is Villeta?

Villeta lies in Central Department, Paraguay. It borders 5 other districts: Guarambaré, Itá, Nueva Italia, Villa Oliva and Ypané. By area it is the 78th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 36.0% of Central Department. The centre of Villeta is about 48 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 51 km from Areguá, the main town of Central Department. The centre point is at 25.7139° S, 57.6235° 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 Villeta

OpenStreetMap lists 12 named sights in Villeta: 8 memorials; 4 monuments.
- Batalla Lomas Valentinas · monument
- Estatua Marical Lopez · memorial
- Grafitti de Maria Auxiliadora · memorial
- Memorial al Fundador Juan Bazan de Pedraza · memorial
- Monumento Desconocido · memorial
- Monumento a Lomas Valentinas · monument
- Monumento a las Madres · memorial
- Monumento a los Héroes Villetanos del Chaco · memorial
- Monumento a los Héroes de la Batalla de Avay · memorial
- Monumento a los heroes · monument
- Monumento a los héroes de la Batalla de Lomas Valentinas · monument
- Motor viejo de barco · 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: Villeta
- 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 54 km
- Formosa National Airport (FMA) · Formosa 82 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:53) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:34, sunset around 18:06).

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 Villeta

Open gazetteers list 46 villages, towns and localities in Villeta. The largest with a recorded population: Villeta (36,985). Settlements here lie between about 50 m and 140 m above sea level (median 70 m).
- Angostura
- Barrancas Mercedes
- Barrancas de Santa Rosa
- Buey Rodeo
- Campo de Pinasco
- Colonia Lomas Valentinas
- Compañía Consuelo
- Cumbarity
- El Paraíso
- Estancia Eloisa
- Estancia Lola
- Estancia Santa Elena
- Guazú Kora
- Inmaculada
- Isla Sandía
- Isla Tacuara
- Itacurubi Mi
- Itá Ybaté
- Loma Pero
- Loma Peró
- Maria Auxiliadora
- Naranjaisy
- Potrero Camalotal
- Puerto Alegre
- Puerto Guyrati
- Puerto Lobato
- Puerto Sara
- Puesto Areco
- Puesto Itacurubi Guazú
- Puesto Sarita
- Punta Itá Piru
- Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
- San Isidro
- San Jorge
- San José
- San Martín de Porres
- San Roque
- Tacuaty
- Tacuaty Ruguá
- Takuruty
- Villeta
- Virgen de Lourdes
- Ycuá Naranja
- Zanja Pytá
- Zona Industrial Sur
- Ánimas-Guazú

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Villeta

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

### Water

7 rivers and streams.
- Arroyo Avay
- Arroyo Garapé
- Arroyo Garapé-mi
- Arroyo Lazarito
- Arroyo Pikysyry
- Arroyo Surubiy
- Zanja Mercedes

### Coast and islands

3 islands.
- Isla Lobato
- Isla Paray
- Isla Santa Rosa

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.
- Cerro Itacurubi · 92 m

### Getting around

2 airfields.
- Arroyo Peguajho Northeast
- Estanzuela

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 Villeta and the best time to visit

In Villeta, the warmest month is Jan (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 1,474 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (190 mm) and the driest Aug (38 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 | 126 |
| Feb | 28 | 139 |
| Mar | 27 | 135 |
| Apr | 23 | 149 |
| May | 19 | 143 |
| Jun | 17 | 74 |
| Jul | 16 | 63 |
| Aug | 18 | 38 |
| Sep | 21 | 73 |
| Oct | 24 | 163 |
| Nov | 25 | 190 |
| Dec | 27 | 179 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Villeta
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Centro de Salud Nueva Italia · Nueva Italia | 20 km | Map |
| Bank | Cooperativa Credivill · Villeta | 24 km | Map |
| ATM | Itaú - Infonet · San Antonio | 31 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Petropar Villeta · Villeta | 23 km | Map |
| Hotel | Cabanas del Litoral · Villeta | 15 km | Map |
| Mall | Chacomer SAE - Suc. Villeta. · Villeta | 24 km | Map |
| School | 5662 (13806) Defensores del Chaco · Villa Oliva | 17 km | Map |
| College | Colegio Tec. Dep. Dr Eusebio Ayala · Villeta | 23 km | Map |
| Police station | Comisaría 49 Surubi'y · Villeta | 6.6 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 Villeta

Places mapped inside Villeta in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 4
- Banks 3
- Petrol pumps 8
- Hotels 2
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 7
- Colleges and universities 4
- Restaurants 13
- Police stations 4
- Dental clinics 3

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 Central Department
- Areguá
- Capiatá
- Fernando de la Mora
- Guarambaré
- Itauguá
- Itá
- J. Augusto Saldívar
- Lambaré
- Limpio
- Luque
- Mariano Roque Alonso
- Nueva Italia
- San Antonio
- San Lorenzo
- Villa Elisa
- Ypacaraí
- Ypané
- Ñemby

## Quick answers
- Where is Villeta? In Central Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Villeta? 44,479 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Villeta? About 29 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Villeta? About 51 people per km²
- What borders Villeta? Guarambaré, Itá, Nueva Italia, Villa Oliva and Ypané
- What is there to see in Villeta? Batalla Lomas Valentinas, Estatua Marical Lopez, Grafitti de Maria Auxiliadora, Memorial al Fundador Juan Bazan de Pedraza
- What time zone is Villeta in? UTC−3
- What currency is used in Villeta? Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Villeta? Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Villeta? 46 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Villeta? Settlements lie between 50 m and 140 m
- What is the highest point in Villeta? Cerro Itacurubi (92 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Villeta? June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Villeta? Centro de Salud Nueva Italia, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Villeta? Cooperativa Credivill, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Villeta? Itaú - Infonet, about 31 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Villeta? Petropar Villeta, about 23 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Villeta? 4 mapped
- How many banks are in Villeta? 3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Villeta? 8 mapped
- What is the P-code of Villeta? PY1116 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 868.8 km²
- P-code: PY1116
- Department: Central Department

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