# Independencia District, Guairá Department – Population

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District · Guairá Department 

# Independencia

Independencia is a district of Paraguay in Guairá Department. It had an estimated **28,344 people** in 2023 on 490 km² (about 58 per km²). 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 56 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 28,344people (2023)
- 490km²
- 56mapped services
- 194 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Independencia?

Independencia had an estimated **28,344 people** in 2023 — 12.1% of Guairá Department, 61st of 250 districts. There are 890 women for every 1,000 men (below the Guairá Department figure of 944). Spread over 490 km², that is about **58 people per km²**, 67th of 250 districts.

27.4% of people are children under 15 and 8.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 29 across Guairá Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,594**

5–9 ****2,614**

10–14 ****2,556**

15–19 ****2,412**

20–24 ****2,262**

25–29 ****2,294**

30–34 ****2,330**

35–39 ****2,194**

40–44 ****1,777**

45–49 ****1,387**

50–54 ****1,268**

55–59 ****1,177**

60–64 ****1,032**

65–69 ****866**

70–74 ****634**

75–79 ****416**

80+ ****522**

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 Independencia?

Independencia lies in [Guairá Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/guaira/), [Paraguay](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/). It borders 8 other districts: [Capitán Mauricio José Troche](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/guaira/capitan-mauricio-jose-troche/), [Gral. Eugenio A. Garay](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/guaira/gral-eugenio-a-garay/), [José Fassardi](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/guaira/jose-fassardi/), [Mbocayaty](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/guaira/mbocayaty/), [Natalicio Talavera](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/guaira/natalicio-talavera/), [Paso Yobai](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/guaira/paso-yobai/), [Villarrica](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/guaira/villarrica/) and [Ñumí](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/guaira/numi/). By area it is the 133rd largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 12.7% of [Guairá Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/guaira/). The centre of Independencia is about 156 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 26 km from Villarrica, the main town of Guairá Department. The centre point is at 25.7452° S, 56.1800° 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 Independencia

OpenStreetMap lists 16 named sights in Independencia: 7 viewpoints; 5 attractions; 2 monuments; 1 castle or fort; 1 memorial.

- Castillo Echauri · castle or fort
- Estación Nr. 3: Portal del Cielo · viewpoint
- Estación Nr. 4: Portal del Sol · viewpoint
- Estación Nr. 7: Mirador Amanecer · viewpoint
- Kai's Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Mirador · viewpoint
- Mirador Cerro de la Cruz · viewpoint
- Viewpoint of Cerro Corá valley · viewpoint
- Balneario Pozo Hondo · attraction
- Granja Francisca · attraction
- Salto Pa'í · attraction
- Salto San Pablo Akatî · attraction
- Salto Suizo · attraction
- Casa Forster · monument
- Coronel Roberto Cubas Barboza · memorial
- Cruz · monument

### Nearby, outside Independencia

- Salto de la Cantera · attraction, Mbocayaty11 km
- Cima Cerro Amor · attraction, Gral. Eugenio A. Garay14 km
- Homenaje a los colonos 1933 - 1993 · memorial, Paso Yobai14 km
- Mirador Cerro punta · viewpoint, Capitán Mauricio José Troche16 km
- Cerro tres kandú · attraction, Gral. Eugenio A. Garay17 km
- Casa de madera · viewpoint, Gral. Eugenio A. Garay18 km
- The Tree Viewpoint · viewpoint, Gral. Eugenio A. Garay19 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: Independencia

- 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

- Guaraní International Airport (AGT) · Ciudad del Este138 km
- Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) · Asunción146 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:28, sunset around 18:00).

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 Independencia

Open gazetteers list **22 villages, towns and localities** in Independencia. Settlements here lie between about 154 m and 385 m above sea level (median 194 m).

- Azucena
- Bola Cuá
- Cerro Corá
- Cerro León
- Colonia Carlos Pfanell
- Colonia Carlos Pfannl
- Independencia
- La Victoria
- Las Mercedes
- Maigarejo
- Melgarejo
- NF Carlos Pfannel
- Potrero Blanco
- Potrero Capi’í
- San Gervacio
- San Vicente
- Santa Catalina
- Santa Cecilia
- Virgen de Fátima
- Vista Alegre
- Yvyty Corá
- Zorrilla

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 Independencia

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Amambay
- Arroyo Capi’í
- Arroyo Chachi
- Arroyo Mbaracayá
- Arroyo San Gervacio
- Arroyo Tacuara
- Arroyo Ypyta
- Arroyo Yroysá
- Arroyo Yroysá

### Forests and nature

1 park.

- Municipal Park

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 Independencia and the best time to visit

In Independencia, the warmest month is Jan (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 1,575 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (190 mm) and the driest Aug (52 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 27 131 

Feb 27 136 

Mar 26 131 

Apr 23 152 

May 18 172 

Jun 17 90 

Jul 16 75 

Aug 18 52 

Sep 20 92 

Oct 23 187 

Nov 24 190 

Dec 26 166 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Independencia

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Distrital Colonia Independencia · Independencia 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.71805&mlon=-56.22028#map=17/-25.71805/-56.22028) 

Bank Cooperativa Multiactiva Gua'i Ltda. · Villarrica 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.77069&mlon=-56.44147#map=17/-25.77069/-56.44147) 

ATM Itaú · Villarrica 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.76692&mlon=-56.44173#map=17/-25.76692/-56.44173) 

Petrol pump Petropar · Independencia 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.73651&mlon=-56.18346#map=17/-25.73651/-56.18346) 

Hotel cabaña maria Fatima · Independencia 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.75585&mlon=-56.21742#map=17/-25.75585/-56.21742) 

Mall ALEX S.A. · Independencia 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.71163&mlon=-56.18121#map=17/-25.71163/-56.18121) 

School Escuela Alemana / Deutsche Schule · Independencia 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.70340&mlon=-56.19887#map=17/-25.70340/-56.19887) 

College UNVES Sitio Oficial · Villarrica 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.75000&mlon=-56.43330#map=17/-25.75000/-56.43330) 

Police station Sub Comisaría N° 5 San Gervacio · Independencia 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.77318&mlon=-56.18175#map=17/-25.77318/-56.18175) 

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 Independencia

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

- Hospitals1
- Petrol pumps4
- Hotels19
- Shopping malls1
- Schools3
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants14
- Police stations8
- Dental clinics2

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 Guairá Department

- Borja
- Capitán Mauricio José Troche
- Coronel Martínez
- Doctor Bottrell
- Félix Pérez Cardozo
- Gral. Eugenio A. Garay
- Itapé
- Iturbe
- José Fassardi
- Mbocayaty
- Natalicio Talavera
- Paso Yobai
- San Salvador
- Tebicuary
- Villarrica
- Yataity
- Ñumí

## Quick answers

- Where is Independencia?In Guairá Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Independencia?28,344 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Independencia?About 29 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Independencia?About 58 people per km²
- What borders Independencia?Capitán Mauricio José Troche, Gral. Eugenio A. Garay, José Fassardi, Mbocayaty, Natalicio Talavera, Paso Yobai, Villarrica and Ñumí
- What is there to see in Independencia?Balneario Pozo Hondo, Casa Forster, Castillo Echauri, Coronel Roberto Cubas Barboza
- What time zone is Independencia in?UTC−3
- What currency is used in Independencia?Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Independencia?Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Independencia?22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Independencia?Settlements lie between 154 m and 385 m
- What is the best time to visit Independencia?June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Independencia?Hospital Distrital Colonia Independencia, about 5.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Independencia?Cooperativa Multiactiva Gua'i Ltda., about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Independencia?Itaú, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Independencia?Petropar, about 1.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Independencia?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Independencia?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Independencia?PY0407 (OCHA common operational dataset)