District · Cordillera Department
# Isla Pucú

Isla Pucú is a district of Paraguay in Cordillera Department. It had an estimated 8,258 people in 2023 on 91 km² (about 91 per km²). 20 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 10 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 8,258 people (2023)
- 91.2 km²
- 10 mapped services
- 136 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Isla Pucú?

Isla Pucú had an estimated 8,258 people in 2023 — 2.6% of Cordillera Department, 170th of 250 districts. There are 940 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Cordillera Department figure of 932). Spread over 91 km², that is about 91 people per km², 43rd 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.
- 0–4 766
- 5–9 746
- 10–14 715
- 15–19 694
- 20–24 718
- 25–29 742
- 30–34 722
- 35–39 632
- 40–44 483
- 45–49 380
- 50–54 344
- 55–59 316
- 60–64 278
- 65–69 239
- 70–74 184
- 75–79 127
- 80+ 164

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

## Where is Isla Pucú?

Isla Pucú lies in Cordillera Department, Paraguay. It borders 6 other districts: Caraguatay, Eusebio Ayala, Itacurubí de la Cordillera, San José Obrero, Santa Elena and Tobatí. By area it is the 241st largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 1.9% of Cordillera Department. The centre of Isla Pucú is about 74 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 26 km from Caacupé, the main town of Cordillera Department. The centre point is at 25.2934° S, 56.9082° 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 Isla Pucú

### Nearby, outside Isla Pucú
- Monumento a los niños mártires de la batalla de Acosta Ñú · attraction, Eusebio Ayala 7.5 km
- Mirador Cerro de la Gloria · viewpoint, Eusebio Ayala 7.5 km
- Monumento Batalla de Acosta Ñu · monument, Eusebio Ayala 12 km
- Parque National Vapor Cué · monument, Caraguatay 14 km
- Casa de Tía Nina · attraction, Santa Elena 18 km
- Quinta Maravilla · museum, Eusebio Ayala 18 km
- memorial monument · memorial, Tobatí 18 km
- Tobati · viewpoint, Tobatí 18 km
- Salto Cabello de Angel · waterfall, Tobatí 19 km
- Salto Rosado · waterfall, Tobatí 19 km
- Casa Don Fariña · attraction, Eusebio Ayala 20 km
- Arco hill · attraction, Tobatí 20 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: Isla Pucú
- 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 62 km
- Formosa National Airport (FMA) · Formosa 167 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); 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 Isla Pucú

Open gazetteers list 20 villages, towns and localities in Isla Pucú. The largest with a recorded population: Isla Pucú (1,529). Settlements here lie between about 121 m and 209 m above sea level (median 136 m).
- Andres Aquirye
- Caacupé Í
- Centro
- Compañía Acosta-Ñú
- Compañía Aguaray
- Compañía Arroyo Porâ
- Compañía Píndoty
- Compañía Rolón
- Compañía San Juan
- Compañía Tapé Guazú
- Establecimiento Pedretti
- Estancia Santa Carolina
- Isla Pucú
- Loma
- María Auxiliadora
- Puesto Curupayty
- San Antonio
- San Francisco
- San José Obrero
- San Roque

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Isla Pucú

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.
- Arroyo Pikysyry
- Arroyo Porâ
- Ycuá Tomas

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.
- Cerro Galpón · 228 m
- Cerro Ibytyhû · 199 m

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 Isla Pucú and the best time to visit

In Isla Pucú, 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 Isla Pucú
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Centro de Salud Isla Pucú · Isla Pucú | 2.2 km | Map |
| Bank | Visión Banco - E. Ayala · Eusebio Ayala | 11 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | JC-Caraguatay · Caraguatay | 9.3 km | Map |
| Hotel | Vapor Cue · Eusebio Ayala | 11 km | Map |
| Mall | RikyLuis Sport Center · Caraguatay | 8.2 km | Map |
| School | 362 Santo Domingo de Guzman · Isla Pucú | 1.6 km | Map |
| College | IFD Eusebio Ayala · Eusebio Ayala | 11 km | Map |
| Police station | Comisaria 8va. Isla Pucu · Isla Pucú | 1.9 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 Isla Pucú

Places mapped inside Isla Pucú in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 1
- Schools 4
- Pharmacies 1
- Police stations 3
- Dental clinics 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
- Altos
- Arroyos y Esteros
- Atyrá
- Caacupé
- Caraguatay
- Emboscada
- Eusebio Ayala
- 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 Isla Pucú? In Cordillera Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Isla Pucú? 8,258 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Isla Pucú? About 28 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Isla Pucú? About 91 people per km²
- What borders Isla Pucú? Caraguatay, Eusebio Ayala, Itacurubí de la Cordillera, San José Obrero, Santa Elena and Tobatí
- What is there to see in Isla Pucú? Monumento a los niños mártires de la batalla de Acosta Ñú, Mirador Cerro de la Gloria, Monumento Batalla de Acosta Ñu, Parque National Vapor Cué
- What time zone is Isla Pucú in? UTC−3
- What currency is used in Isla Pucú? Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Isla Pucú? Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Isla Pucú? 20 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Isla Pucú? Settlements lie between 121 m and 209 m
- What is the highest point in Isla Pucú? Cerro Galpón (228 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Isla Pucú? June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Isla Pucú? Centro de Salud Isla Pucú, about 2.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Isla Pucú? Visión Banco - E. Ayala, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Isla Pucú? JC-Caraguatay, about 9.3 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Isla Pucú? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Isla Pucú? PY0308 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 91.2 km²
- P-code: PY0308
- Department: Cordillera Department

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