District · Cordillera Department # Altos Altos is a district of Paraguay in Cordillera Department. It had an estimated 15,110 people in 2023 on 130 km² (about 116 per km²). 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 35 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 15,110 people (2023) - 130 km² - 35 mapped services - 201 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Altos? Altos had an estimated 15,110 people in 2023 — 4.7% of Cordillera Department, 113th of 250 districts. There are 919 women for every 1,000 men (below the Cordillera Department figure of 932). Spread over 130 km², that is about 116 people per km², 35th of 250 districts. 27.0% of people are children under 15 and 8.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 28 across Cordillera Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people. - 0–4 1,401 - 5–9 1,365 - 10–14 1,307 - 15–19 1,271 - 20–24 1,314 - 25–29 1,359 - 30–34 1,323 - 35–39 1,157 - 40–44 886 - 45–49 696 - 50–54 632 - 55–59 577 - 60–64 509 - 65–69 437 - 70–74 337 - 75–79 233 - 80+ 299 Source: UNFPA and Dirección General de Estadísticas, Encuestas y Censos (DGEEC) via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Altos? Altos lies in Cordillera Department, Paraguay. It borders 5 other districts: Arroyos y Esteros, Atyrá, Loma Grande, Nueva Colombia and San Bernardino. By area it is the 224th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 2.7% of Cordillera Department. The centre of Altos is about 42 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 20 km from Caacupé, the main town of Cordillera Department. The centre point is at 25.2291° S, 57.2390° 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 Altos OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Altos: 1 attraction. - Don Papalo · attraction ### Nearby, outside Altos - Parque Nacional de Loma Grande · nature reserve, Loma Grande 5.5 km - Monumento del Mariscal José Felix Estigarribia · memorial, Loma Grande 5.5 km - Pombero Róga · gallery, Atyrá 11 km - Mirador Bella Vista · viewpoint, San Bernardino 11 km - Soldados de Guerra Triple Alianza Chaco Paraguayo · memorial, San Bernardino 11 km - Paseo de ilustres · attraction, San Bernardino 11 km - Nicho · memorial, Tobatí 12 km - Chorro del Karumbé · waterfall, Atyrá 12 km - Cerro Ybytu Silla · viewpoint, Tobatí 14 km - Mirador 4 - Norte · viewpoint, Tobatí 14 km - Mirador 3 y Cima del Cerro Cavaju · viewpoint, Caacupé 14 km - Mirador 2 - Sur Oeste · viewpoint, Atyrá 14 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: Altos - 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 28 km - Formosa National Airport (FMA) · Formosa 148 km ### Nearest railway station Luque 3 (Luque), about 24 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:53) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 07:31, 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 Altos Open gazetteers list 22 villages, towns and localities in Altos. The largest with a recorded population: Altos (4,763). Settlements here lie between about 76 m and 259 m above sea level (median 201 m). - Altos - Colonia Acuña de Figueroa - Compañía Aguará - Compañía Bernal-Cué - Compañía Chochi - Compañía Itá Guazú - Compañía Lote Nuevo - Compañía Paso Itapé - Compañía Porarú - Compañía Tavy Cañada - Compañía Tucanguá - Compañía Yacaré - Comunidad Yakare - Corazón de Jesús - Estancia La Clementina - María Auxiliadora - Paso Itapé - San Blas - San Miguel - Tayu Cañada - Tucangua - Virgen del Rosario Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Altos Named natural and historic features inside Altos, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Arroyo Guazú ### Forests and nature 1 park. - Municipal Park 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 Altos and the best time to visit In Altos, the warmest month is Jan (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 1,461 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (197 mm) and the driest Aug (33 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 | 29 | 123 | | Feb | 28 | 149 | | Mar | 27 | 130 | | Apr | 24 | 143 | | May | 19 | 143 | | Jun | 18 | 71 | | Jul | 17 | 59 | | Aug | 19 | 33 | | Sep | 22 | 70 | | Oct | 25 | 161 | | Nov | 26 | 197 | | Dec | 28 | 182 | Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29. ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Altos | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Hospital | Consultorio San Francisco · Altos | 4.1 km | Map | | Bank | Banco Vision · San Bernardino | 11 km | Map | | ATM | Itaú · Capiatá | 25 km | Map | | Petrol pump | Copetrol · Altos | 4.5 km | Map | | Hotel | Reposo del Guerrero · Altos | 1.8 km | Map | | Mall | Kcell Sanber · San Bernardino | 10 km | Map | | School | 5095 (10289) Hernando de Trejo y Sanabria · Altos | 1.5 km | Map | | College | Colegio Nacional Luís Alberto Del Parana · Altos | 4.8 km | Map | | Police station | Comisaría 2da Altos · Altos | 3.7 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 Altos Places mapped inside Altos in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals 2 - Petrol pumps 2 - Hotels 5 - Schools 17 - Colleges and universities 1 - Pharmacies 1 - Restaurants 6 - 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 Cordillera Department - Arroyos y Esteros - Atyrá - Caacupé - Caraguatay - Emboscada - Eusebio Ayala - Isla Pucú - Itacurubí de la Cordillera - Juan de Mena - Loma Grande - Mbocayaty del Yhaguy - Nueva Colombia - Piribebuy - Primero de Marzo - San Bernardino - San José Obrero - Santa Elena - Tobatí - Valenzuela ## Quick answers - Where is Altos? In Cordillera Department, Paraguay - What is the population of Altos? 15,110 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Altos? About 28 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Altos? About 116 people per km² - What borders Altos? Arroyos y Esteros, Atyrá, Loma Grande, Nueva Colombia and San Bernardino - What is there to see in Altos? Don Papalo - What time zone is Altos in? UTC−3 - What currency is used in Altos? Guarani (PYG) - What language is spoken in Altos? Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Altos? 22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Altos? Settlements lie between 76 m and 259 m - What is the best time to visit Altos? June to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Altos? Consultorio San Francisco, about 4.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Altos? Banco Vision, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Altos? Itaú, about 25 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Altos? Copetrol, about 4.5 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Altos? 2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Altos? 2 mapped - What is the P-code of Altos? PY0302 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: District - Area: 130.4 km² - P-code: PY0302 - Department: Cordillera Department --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/cordillera/altos/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.