# Mbocayaty del Yhaguy District, Cordillera Department

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District · Cordillera Department 

# Mbocayaty del Yhaguy

Mbocayaty del Yhaguy is a district of Paraguay in Cordillera Department. It had an estimated **4,185 people** in 2023 on 242 km² (about 17 per km²). 15 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 4,185people (2023)
- 242km²
- 8mapped services
- 98 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Mbocayaty del Yhaguy?

Mbocayaty del Yhaguy had an estimated **4,185 people** in 2023 — 1.3% of Cordillera Department, 222nd of 250 districts. There are 886 women for every 1,000 men (below the Cordillera Department figure of 932). Spread over 242 km², that is about **17 people per km²**, 163rd 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.

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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 Mbocayaty del Yhaguy?

Mbocayaty del Yhaguy lies in [Cordillera Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/cordillera/), [Paraguay](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/). It borders 5 other districts: [Caraguatay](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/cordillera/caraguatay/), [La Pastora](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/caaguazu/la-pastora/), [Nueva Londres](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/caaguazu/nueva-londres/), [San José de los Arroyos](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/caaguazu/san-jose-de-los-arroyos/) and [Santa Elena](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/cordillera/santa-elena/). By area it is the 191st largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 5.1% of [Cordillera Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/cordillera/). The centre of Mbocayaty del Yhaguy is about 97 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 46 km from Caacupé, the main town of Cordillera Department. The centre point is at 25.3147° S, 56.6869° 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 Mbocayaty del Yhaguy

### Nearby, outside Mbocayaty del Yhaguy

- Parque National Vapor Cué · monument, Caraguatay14 km
- Casa de Tía Nina · attraction, Santa Elena16 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: Mbocayaty del Yhaguy

- 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) · Asunción84 km
- Formosa National Airport (FMA) · Formosa184 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 07:29, sunset around 18:03).

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 Mbocayaty del Yhaguy

Open gazetteers list **15 villages, towns and localities** in Mbocayaty del Yhaguy. Settlements here lie between about 82 m and 109 m above sea level (median 98 m).

- Barrio del Carmen
- Centro
- Colonia Esperanza
- Colonia Piráy
- Colonia San Blás
- Colonia San Marcos
- Compañía Ensenada
- Compañía Mbocayaty
- Compañía Potrero
- Compañía Servín
- Estancia Kennedy
- Estancia San Marcos
- Estancia Santa Lucía
- Mbocayaty
- Mbocayaty del Yhaguy

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 Mbocayaty del Yhaguy

Named natural and historic features inside Mbocayaty del Yhaguy, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Bermejo
- Arroyo Piraý
- Arroyo Ybobety

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 Mbocayaty del Yhaguy and the best time to visit

In Mbocayaty del Yhaguy, 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mbocayaty del Yhaguy

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro de Salud · Mbocayaty del Yhaguy 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.34390&mlon=-56.72703#map=17/-25.34390/-56.72703) 

Bank Cooperativa Itacurubí · Itacurubí de la Cordillera 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.46065&mlon=-56.85386#map=17/-25.46065/-56.85386) 

Petrol pump JC-Caraguatay · Caraguatay 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.24677&mlon=-56.83193#map=17/-25.24677/-56.83193) 

Hotel Colonia Nueva Australia · Nueva Londres 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.47290&mlon=-56.54888#map=17/-25.47290/-56.54888) 

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

School Esc. Básica 255 Héroe del Chaco · Mbocayaty del Yhaguy 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.33960&mlon=-56.72713#map=17/-25.33960/-56.72713) 

College Colegio Naciona Mbocayaty del Yhaguy · Mbocayaty del Yhaguy 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.34184&mlon=-56.72429#map=17/-25.34184/-56.72429) 

Police station Comisaría Mbocayaty del Yhaguy · Mbocayaty del Yhaguy 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.34345&mlon=-56.72869#map=17/-25.34345/-56.72869) 

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 Mbocayaty del Yhaguy

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

- Hospitals1
- Schools1
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies1
- Police stations4

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
- Caraguatay
- Emboscada
- Eusebio Ayala
- Isla Pucú
- Itacurubí de la Cordillera
- Juan de Mena
- Loma Grande
- Nueva Colombia
- Piribebuy
- Primero de Marzo
- San Bernardino
- San José Obrero
- Santa Elena
- Tobatí
- Valenzuela

## Quick answers

- Where is Mbocayaty del Yhaguy?In Cordillera Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Mbocayaty del Yhaguy?4,185 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mbocayaty del Yhaguy?About 28 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mbocayaty del Yhaguy?About 17 people per km²
- What borders Mbocayaty del Yhaguy?Caraguatay, La Pastora, Nueva Londres, San José de los Arroyos and Santa Elena
- What is there to see in Mbocayaty del Yhaguy?Parque National Vapor Cué, Casa de Tía Nina
- What time zone is Mbocayaty del Yhaguy in?UTC−3
- What currency is used in Mbocayaty del Yhaguy?Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Mbocayaty del Yhaguy?Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mbocayaty del Yhaguy?15 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mbocayaty del Yhaguy?Settlements lie between 82 m and 109 m
- What is the best time to visit Mbocayaty del Yhaguy?June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mbocayaty del Yhaguy?Centro de Salud, about 5.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mbocayaty del Yhaguy?Cooperativa Itacurubí, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mbocayaty del Yhaguy?JC-Caraguatay, about 16 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mbocayaty del Yhaguy?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mbocayaty del Yhaguy?PY0312 (OCHA common operational dataset)