District · Cordillera Department
# Tobatí

Tobatí is a district of Paraguay in Cordillera Department. It had an estimated 35,382 people in 2023 on 286 km² (about 124 per km²). 38 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 46 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 35,382 people (2023)
- 286 km²
- 46 mapped services
- 112 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Tobatí?

Tobatí had an estimated 35,382 people in 2023 — 11.0% of Cordillera Department, 46th of 250 districts. There are 878 women for every 1,000 men (below the Cordillera Department figure of 932). Spread over 286 km², that is about 124 people per km², 33rd 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 3,278
- 5–9 3,195
- 10–14 3,061
- 15–19 2,975
- 20–24 3,076
- 25–29 3,182
- 30–34 3,099
- 35–39 2,713
- 40–44 2,080
- 45–49 1,633
- 50–54 1,478
- 55–59 1,351
- 60–64 1,193
- 65–69 1,024
- 70–74 790
- 75–79 546
- 80+ 700

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

## Where is Tobatí?

Tobatí lies in Cordillera Department, Paraguay. It borders 7 other districts: Arroyos y Esteros, Atyrá, Caacupé, Eusebio Ayala, Isla Pucú, Primero de Marzo and San José Obrero. By area it is the 179th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 6.0% of Cordillera Department. The centre of Tobatí is about 63 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 22 km from Caacupé, the main town of Cordillera Department. The centre point is at 25.2156° S, 57.0224° 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 Tobatí

OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Tobatí: 3 viewpoints; 2 memorials; 2 waterfalls; 1 attraction.
- Salto Cabello de Angel · waterfall
- Salto Rosado · waterfall
- Cerro Ybytu Silla · viewpoint
- Mirador 4 - Norte · viewpoint
- Tobati · viewpoint
- Arco hill · attraction
- Nicho · memorial
- memorial monument · memorial

### Nearby, outside Tobatí
- Mirador Cerro de la Gloria · viewpoint, Eusebio Ayala 6.9 km
- Monumento a los niños mártires de la batalla de Acosta Ñú · attraction, Eusebio Ayala 6.9 km
- Chorro del Karumbé · waterfall, Atyrá 12 km
- Kavaju Hill · attraction, Caacupé 15 km
- Pombero Róga · gallery, Atyrá 15 km
- Mirador 3 y Cima del Cerro Cavaju · viewpoint, Caacupé 15 km
- Mirador 2 - Sur Oeste · viewpoint, Atyrá 15 km
- Mirador 1 - Sur · viewpoint, Atyrá 15 km
- Escalera para subir al Cerro Cavaju · attraction, Caacupé 15 km
- Inicio del sendero Ybyty Cavaju · attraction, Caacupé 15 km
- Quinta Maravilla · museum, Eusebio Ayala 18 km
- Monumento del Mariscal José Felix Estigarribia · memorial, Loma Grande 19 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: Tobatí
- 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 50 km
- Formosa National Airport (FMA) · Formosa 164 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 07:30, sunset around 18:05).

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 Tobatí

Open gazetteers list 38 villages, towns and localities in Tobatí. The largest with a recorded population: Tobatí (9,952). Settlements here lie between about 85 m and 216 m above sea level (median 112 m).
- Centro
- Colonia Aparypa
- Colonia Santa Rosa
- Colonia Santa Rosalia
- Colonia Teniente Farina
- Colonia Veintiuno de Julio
- Colonia de Mompox
- Compañía Encenada
- Compañía Isla Guazú
- Compañía Loma Verde
- Compañía Mbocayaty
- Compañía Mompox
- Compañía Potrero
- Compañía Rosada
- Compañía Tacuaty
- Compañía Tobatí
- Compañía Typychaty
- Compañía Veintiuno de Julio
- Compañía Villas Las Mercedes
- Cristo Rey
- Estancia Antonio Maki
- Estancia Florida
- Estancia Ovecha Rocai
- Inmaculada Concepción
- María Auxiliadora
- Mompox
- San Antonio
- San Blas
- San Cayetano
- San Francisco
- San José
- San Pedro
- San Roque
- Santa Lucia
- Santa Teresita
- Tobatí
- Virgen de Fátima
- Virgen de Los Remedios

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Tobatí

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.
- Arroyo Atyrá
- Arroyo Tobatí

### Hills and mountains

4 hills.
- Cerro Cabayú · 275 m
- Cerro Ybytú Silla · 260 m
- Cerro Domingo Guairaire · 204 m
- Cerro Capitán Pedro Juan Caballero · 133 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 Tobatí and the best time to visit

In Tobatí, 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Tobatí
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Dientebien Clínica · Tobatí | 5.9 km | Map |
| Bank | Cooperativa Tobatí Ltda. · Tobatí | 8.1 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Petrobras · Tobatí | 7.7 km | Map |
| Hotel | Hospedaje Relish · Tobatí | 8.6 km | Map |
| Mall | RikyLuis Sport Center · Caraguatay | 19 km | Map |
| School | 2231 Dolores de Miño · Tobatí | 2.0 km | Map |
| College | Colegio Nacional Capitán Pedro Juan Caballero · Tobatí | 7.6 km | Map |
| Police station | Comisaría 25 Santa Rosa Tobati · Tobatí | 5.8 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 Tobatí

Places mapped inside Tobatí in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 3
- Banks 1
- Petrol pumps 4
- Hotels 4
- Schools 23
- Colleges and universities 2
- Pharmacies 1
- Restaurants 6
- Police stations 2

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
- 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
- Valenzuela

## Quick answers
- Where is Tobatí? In Cordillera Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Tobatí? 35,382 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tobatí? About 28 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tobatí? About 124 people per km²
- What borders Tobatí? Arroyos y Esteros, Atyrá, Caacupé, Eusebio Ayala, Isla Pucú, Primero de Marzo and San José Obrero
- What is there to see in Tobatí? Arco hill, Cerro Ybytu Silla, Mirador 4 - Norte, Nicho
- What time zone is Tobatí in? UTC−3
- What currency is used in Tobatí? Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Tobatí? Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tobatí? 38 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tobatí? Settlements lie between 85 m and 216 m
- What is the highest point in Tobatí? Cerro Cabayú (275 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Tobatí? June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Tobatí? Dientebien Clínica, about 5.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Tobatí? Cooperativa Tobatí Ltda., about 8.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tobatí? Petrobras, about 7.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Tobatí? 3 mapped
- How many banks are in Tobatí? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Tobatí? 4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tobatí? PY0318 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 286.3 km²
- P-code: PY0318
- Department: Cordillera Department

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