# Caraguatay District, Cordillera Department – Population

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District · Cordillera Department 

# Caraguatay

Caraguatay is a district of Paraguay in Cordillera Department. It had an estimated **14,143 people** in 2023 on 419 km² (about 34 per km²). 39 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 30 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 14,143people (2023)
- 419km²
- 30mapped services
- 97 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Caraguatay?

Caraguatay had an estimated **14,143 people** in 2023 — 4.4% of Cordillera Department, 116th of 250 districts. There are 925 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Cordillera Department figure of 932). Spread over 419 km², that is about **34 people per km²**, 119th of 250 districts.

27.0% of people are children under 15 and 8.7% 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 ****1,311**

5–9 ****1,278**

10–14 ****1,224**

15–19 ****1,189**

20–24 ****1,230**

25–29 ****1,272**

30–34 ****1,238**

35–39 ****1,082**

40–44 ****829**

45–49 ****652**

50–54 ****591**

55–59 ****540**

60–64 ****476**

65–69 ****409**

70–74 ****316**

75–79 ****218**

80+ ****281**

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 Caraguatay?

Caraguatay lies in [Cordillera Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/cordillera/), [Paraguay](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/). It borders 6 other districts: [Isla Pucú](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/cordillera/isla-pucu/), [Juan de Mena](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/cordillera/juan-de-mena/), [La Pastora](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/caaguazu/la-pastora/), [Mbocayaty del Yhaguy](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/cordillera/mbocayaty-del-yhaguy/), [San José Obrero](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/cordillera/san-jose-obrero/) and [Santa Elena](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/cordillera/santa-elena/). By area it is the 149th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 8.7% of [Cordillera Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/cordillera/). The centre of Caraguatay is about 82 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 35 km from Caacupé, the main town of Cordillera Department. The centre point is at 25.2323° S, 56.8379° 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 Caraguatay

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Caraguatay: 1 monument.

- Parque National Vapor Cué · monument

### Nearby, outside Caraguatay

- Mirador Cerro de la Gloria · viewpoint, Eusebio Ayala13 km
- Monumento a los niños mártires de la batalla de Acosta Ñú · attraction, Eusebio Ayala13 km

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: Caraguatay

- 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

- Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) · Asunción69 km
- Formosa National Airport (FMA) · Formosa177 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 07:30, sunset around 18:04).

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 Caraguatay

Open gazetteers list **39 villages, towns and localities** in Caraguatay. The largest with a recorded population: Caraguatay (1,637) and San José Obrero (458). Settlements here lie between about 72 m and 207 m above sea level (median 97 m).

- Alfonso Loma
- Capellanía
- Caraguatay
- Centro
- Compañía Alfonso Loma
- Compañía Barrio Inmaculada
- Compañía Boquerón
- Compañía Capellañía
- Compañía Costa Ybaté
- Compañía Fulgencio Yegros
- Compañía General Genes
- Compañía Jhuguá Guazú
- Compañía Jhuguá-Poí
- Compañía Rolón
- Compañía Tacuary
- Compañía Tapé-Poí
- Compañía Teniente González
- Compañía Valle-í
- Compañía Vera Costa
- Costa Ybate
- Cristo Rey
- Establecimiento Arnildo Meza Paez
- Estancia Lobo Cuá
- Estancia Saladillo
- Inmaculada
- Jhugua Poi
- Rolón
- San Jorge
- San José
- San José Obrero
- San Juan
- San Miguel
- San Roque
- San Roque González
- Santa Librada
- Tacuary
- Teniente González
- Vapor Cué
- Virgen Peregrino

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 Caraguatay

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Caatymí
- Arroyo Culantrillo
- Arroyo Tacuary
- Río Negro

### Getting around

1 airfield.

- Isla Guazu

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 Caraguatay and the best time to visit

In Caraguatay, the warmest month is Jan (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 1,498 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (195 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 29 124 

Feb 28 146 

Mar 27 126 

Apr 24 144 

May 19 156 

Jun 18 79 

Jul 17 64 

Aug 19 38 

Sep 22 79 

Oct 25 172 

Nov 26 195 

Dec 28 174 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Caraguatay

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Unidad de Salud Familiar · Caraguatay 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.29556&mlon=-56.81732#map=17/-25.29556/-56.81732) 

Bank Visión Banco - E. Ayala · Eusebio Ayala 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.38195&mlon=-56.96211#map=17/-25.38195/-56.96211) 

Petrol pump JC-Caraguatay · Caraguatay 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.24677&mlon=-56.83193#map=17/-25.24677/-56.83193) 

Hotel Giuseppe Suites Hotel · Juan de Mena 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.07729&mlon=-56.76183#map=17/-25.07729/-56.76183) 

Mall RikyLuis Sport Center · Caraguatay 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.25313&mlon=-56.83965#map=17/-25.25313/-56.83965) 

School Numero 3 Santa Isabel · Caraguatay 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.24000&mlon=-56.82769#map=17/-25.24000/-56.82769) 

College Colegio Naciona Mbocayaty del Yhaguy · Mbocayaty del Yhaguy 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.34184&mlon=-56.72429#map=17/-25.34184/-56.72429) 

Police station Comisaría 5 · Caraguatay 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.23838&mlon=-56.82439#map=17/-25.23838/-56.82439) 

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 Caraguatay

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

- Hospitals1
- Petrol pumps2
- Shopping malls1
- Schools18
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants1
- Police stations6

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 Cordillera Department

- Altos
- Arroyos y Esteros
- Atyrá
- Caacupé
- 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 Caraguatay?In Cordillera Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Caraguatay?14,143 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Caraguatay?About 28 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Caraguatay?About 34 people per km²
- What borders Caraguatay?Isla Pucú, Juan de Mena, La Pastora, Mbocayaty del Yhaguy, San José Obrero and Santa Elena
- What is there to see in Caraguatay?Parque National Vapor Cué
- What time zone is Caraguatay in?UTC−3
- What currency is used in Caraguatay?Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Caraguatay?Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Caraguatay?39 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Caraguatay?Settlements lie between 72 m and 207 m
- What is the best time to visit Caraguatay?June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Caraguatay?Unidad de Salud Familiar, about 7.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Caraguatay?Visión Banco - E. Ayala, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Caraguatay?JC-Caraguatay, about 1.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Caraguatay?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Caraguatay?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Caraguatay?PY0305 (OCHA common operational dataset)