District · Guairá Department
# Villarrica

Villarrica is a district of Paraguay in Guairá Department. It had an estimated 77,309 people in 2023 on 325 km² (about 238 per km²). Its main town is Villarrica. 36 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 237 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 77,309 people (2023)
- 325 km²
- 237 mapped services
- 159 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Villarrica?

Villarrica had an estimated 77,309 people in 2023 — 32.9% of Guairá Department, 23rd of 250 districts. There are 1,035 women for every 1,000 men (above the Guairá Department figure of 944). Spread over 325 km², that is about 238 people per km², 25th of 250 districts.

27.4% of people are children under 15 and 8.7% 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 7,080
- 5–9 7,136
- 10–14 6,978
- 15–19 6,579
- 20–24 6,164
- 25–29 6,255
- 30–34 6,352
- 35–39 5,972
- 40–44 4,834
- 45–49 3,777
- 50–54 3,459
- 55–59 3,213
- 60–64 2,816
- 65–69 2,364
- 70–74 1,734
- 75–79 1,143
- 80+ 1,449

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

## Where is Villarrica?

Villarrica lies in Guairá Department, Paraguay. It borders 9 other districts: Borja, Félix Pérez Cardozo, Gral. Eugenio A. Garay, Independencia, Itapé, Mbocayaty, San Salvador, Yataity and Ñumí. By area it is the 166th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 8.4% of Guairá Department. The centre of Villarrica is about 140 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. The centre point is at 25.8204° S, 56.3879° 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 Villarrica

### Nearby, outside Villarrica
- Estación Nr. 4: Portal del Sol · viewpoint, Independencia 11 km
- Estación Nr. 3: Portal del Cielo · viewpoint, Independencia 11 km
- Coronel Roberto Cubas Barboza · memorial, Independencia 11 km
- Estación Nr. 7: Mirador Amanecer · viewpoint, Independencia 12 km
- Salto de la Cantera · attraction, Mbocayaty 13 km
- Castillo Echauri · castle or fort, Independencia 14 km
- Kai's Viewpoint · viewpoint, Independencia 14 km
- Salto Pa'í · attraction, Independencia 16 km
- Balneario Pozo Hondo · attraction, Independencia 16 km
- Salto San Pablo Akatî · attraction, Independencia 17 km
- Granja Francisca · attraction, Independencia 17 km
- Mirador Cerro de la Cruz · viewpoint, Independencia 17 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: Villarrica
- 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 131 km
- Guaraní International Airport (AGT) · Ciudad del Este 160 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:29, sunset around 18:01).

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 Villarrica

Open gazetteers list 36 villages, towns and localities in Villarrica. The largest with a recorded population: Villarrica (41,157). Settlements here lie between about 137 m and 214 m above sea level (median 159 m).
- Asentamiento Sinaí Uno, Dos y Tres
- Caroveni Nuevo
- Caroveni Viejo
- Cañada
- Centro
- Colonia Catorce de Mayo
- Compañía Catorce de Mayo
- Costa Espinillo
- Cristo Rey
- Doña Juana
- Estación
- Ita Ybu
- Itá-Ybú
- Kurusú Francisco
- Lemos
- Lomas Valentinas
- Perulero-Mí
- Potrerito
- Potrero Baez
- Potrero Isla
- Salesiano
- San Blas
- San Miguel
- Santa Librada
- Santa Lucia
- Santa Lucía
- Tororó
- Tujuti Mi
- Tuyutí Guazú
- Tuyutí Mi
- Urbano
- Villarrica
- Ybaroty
- Yvaroty
- Yvyra Rovy
- Ñu-Guazú

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Villarrica

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.
- Arroyo Bolá Cuá
- Arroyo Itá-Cuá
- Arroyo Perulero
- Arroyo Remancito

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 Villarrica and the best time to visit

In Villarrica, the warmest month is Jan (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 1,589 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (189 mm) and the driest Aug (61 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 | 135 |
| Feb | 27 | 129 |
| Mar | 26 | 133 |
| Apr | 22 | 159 |
| May | 18 | 166 |
| Jun | 17 | 94 |
| Jul | 16 | 78 |
| Aug | 18 | 61 |
| Sep | 20 | 93 |
| Oct | 23 | 189 |
| Nov | 24 | 188 |
| Dec | 26 | 164 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Villarrica
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hospital Espiritu Santo · Villarrica | 5.0 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Vision · Villarrica | 7.3 km | Map |
| ATM | Banco Familiar · Villarrica | 7.4 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Estación de Servicios Corona · Villarrica | 6.4 km | Map |
| Hotel | El Faro resort · Villarrica | 3.7 km | Map |
| Mall | Autoservice Luis Fernando · Villarrica | 6.4 km | Map |
| School | Esc. Basica N2714 Prof. Maria Berta Tichis de Camperi · Villarrica | 5.2 km | Map |
| College | Universidad Católica Guairá · Villarrica | 4.3 km | Map |
| Police station | Comisaría 32 Santa Lucía · Villarrica | 5.7 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 Villarrica

Places mapped inside Villarrica in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 12
- Banks 11
- ATMs 2
- Petrol pumps 19
- Hotels 32
- Shopping malls 5
- Schools 30
- Colleges and universities 23
- Pharmacies 7
- Restaurants 57
- Police stations 14
- Dental clinics 25

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

## Quick answers
- Where is Villarrica? In Guairá Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Villarrica? 77,309 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Villarrica? About 29 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Villarrica? About 238 people per km²
- What borders Villarrica? Borja, Félix Pérez Cardozo, Gral. Eugenio A. Garay, Independencia, Itapé, Mbocayaty, San Salvador, Yataity and Ñumí
- What is there to see in Villarrica? Estación Nr. 4: Portal del Sol, Estación Nr. 3: Portal del Cielo, Coronel Roberto Cubas Barboza, Estación Nr. 7: Mirador Amanecer
- What time zone is Villarrica in? UTC−3
- What currency is used in Villarrica? Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Villarrica? Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Villarrica? 36 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Villarrica? Settlements lie between 137 m and 214 m
- What is the best time to visit Villarrica? June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Villarrica? Hospital Espiritu Santo, about 5.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Villarrica? Banco Vision, about 7.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Villarrica? Banco Familiar, about 7.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Villarrica? Estación de Servicios Corona, about 6.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Villarrica? 12 mapped
- How many banks are in Villarrica? 11 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Villarrica? 2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Villarrica? 19 mapped
- What is the P-code of Villarrica? PY0401 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 325.2 km²
- P-code: PY0401
- Department: Guairá Department
- Main town: Villarrica

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