District · Itapúa Department
# Trinidad

Trinidad is a district of Paraguay in Itapúa Department. It had an estimated 10,469 people in 2023 on 179 km² (about 58 per km²). 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 19 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 10,469 people (2023)
- 179 km²
- 19 mapped services
- 148 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Trinidad?

Trinidad had an estimated 10,469 people in 2023 — 1.6% of Itapúa Department, 142nd of 250 districts. There are 973 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Itapúa Department figure of 982). Spread over 179 km², that is about 58 people per km², 66th of 250 districts.

29.2% of people are children under 15 and 7.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 26 across Itapúa Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people.
- 0–4 1,032
- 5–9 1,014
- 10–14 1,011
- 15–19 1,003
- 20–24 964
- 25–29 894
- 30–34 822
- 35–39 736
- 40–44 600
- 45–49 487
- 50–54 446
- 55–59 393
- 60–64 333
- 65–69 271
- 70–74 193
- 75–79 123
- 80+ 142

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

## Where is Trinidad?

Trinidad lies in Itapúa Department, Paraguay. It borders 4 other districts: Capitán Miranda, Hohenau, Jesús and Nueva Alborada. By area it is the 211th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 1.1% of Itapúa Department. The centre of Trinidad is about 283 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 26 km from Encarnación, the main town of Itapúa Department. The centre point is at 27.1451° S, 55.7098° 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 Trinidad

OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in Trinidad: 5 ruins; 1 archaeological site; 1 attraction.
- Ruinas Jesuíticas de la Santísima Trinidad del Paraná · archaeological site
- Tickets for the Ruins · attraction
- Campanario · ruins
- Claustro · ruins
- Iglesia Mayor · ruins
- Iglesia Primitiva · ruins
- Misión de La Santísima Trinidad del Paraná · ruins

### Nearby, outside Trinidad
- Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangue · ruins, Jesús 4.1 km
- Centro Cultural Edwin Krug · museum, Hohenau 8.9 km
- Parque Ecológico Ingeniero Alfredo Sitzmann · museum, Hohenau 10 km
- Ruinas Jesuíticas de Jesús de Tavarangué · archaeological site, Jesús 11 km
- Misión de Jesús de Tavarangüé · ruins, Jesús 11 km
- Jesuit Mission of Jesús de Tavarangüe · attraction, Jesús 11 km
- Minizoologico · zoo, Nueva Alborada 15 km
- Los Fundadores · museum, Bella Vista 17 km
- Guampa · monument, Bella Vista 17 km
- Museo Bella Vista · museum, Bella Vista 17 km
- Casa Raatz · museum, Bella Vista 18 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: Trinidad
- 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
- Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez International Airport (ENO) · Encarnación 16 km
- Libertador Gral D Jose De San Martin Airport (PSS) · Posadas 37 km

### Nearest railway station

Encarnación (Encarnación), about 28 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Jun (about 10.4 hours, sunrise around 07:29, sunset around 17:56).

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 Trinidad

Open gazetteers list 18 villages, towns and localities in Trinidad. The largest with a recorded population: Trinidad (2,837). Settlements here lie between about 103 m and 274 m above sea level (median 148 m).
- Colonia Federico Chávez
- Colonia Herrera Vega
- Guaraní people 01
- Guavirami
- Itá Mbaracá
- Jardín
- Naranjal
- Paso Guembé
- Picada Boca
- Primavera
- Puerto Carmona
- San Lorenzo
- San Miguel
- Trinidad
- Villa Nueva
- Villa Santa Maria
- Villa Santa María
- Ñu Poty

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Trinidad

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.
- Arroyo Capiibary-í
- Arroyo Guazú Katí
- Arroyo Paso Tereré
- Río Capiibarý

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.
- Cerro Itá Mbaracá · 236 m

### Getting around

1 airfield; 1 bridge.
- Puente Colorado
- Villa Santa Maria

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 Trinidad and the best time to visit

In Trinidad, the warmest month is Jan (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 1,732 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (206 mm) and the driest Aug (82 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 | 154 |
| Feb | 26 | 122 |
| Mar | 25 | 146 |
| Apr | 22 | 184 |
| May | 17 | 150 |
| Jun | 16 | 110 |
| Jul | 15 | 90 |
| Aug | 17 | 82 |
| Sep | 19 | 113 |
| Oct | 22 | 206 |
| Nov | 24 | 193 |
| Dec | 26 | 180 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Trinidad
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | IPS Hohenau · Hohenau | 9.3 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Nacional de Fomento · Hohenau | 9.1 km | Map |
| ATM | Credipar SA. · Encarnación | 25 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Petropar · Trinidad | 2.8 km | Map |
| Hotel | Posada Roberta · Trinidad | 0.8 km | Map |
| Mall | Comercial Trinidad · Trinidad | 2.1 km | Map |
| School | Escuela Basica San Miguel · Trinidad | 3.2 km | Map |
| College | Universidad Técnica de Comercialización y Desarrollo · Hohenau | 11 km | Map |
| Police station | Policía Nacional · Trinidad | 1.7 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 Trinidad

Places mapped inside Trinidad in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Petrol pumps 1
- Hotels 7
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 3
- Restaurants 4
- Police stations 2
- 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 Itapúa Department
- Alto Verá
- Bella Vista
- Cambyretá
- Capitán Meza
- Capitán Miranda
- Carlos Antonio López
- Carmen del Paraná
- Coronel Bogado
- Edelira
- Encarnación
- Fram
- General Artigas
- General Delgado
- Hohenau
- Itapúa Poty
- Jesús
- José Leandro Oviedo
- La Paz
- Mayor Julio Dionisio Otaño
- Natalio
- Nueva Alborada
- Obligado
- Pirapó
- San Cosme y Damián
- San Juan del Paraná
- San Pedro del Paraná
- San Rafael del Paraná
- Tomás Romero Pereira
- Yatytay

## Quick answers
- Where is Trinidad? In Itapúa Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Trinidad? 10,469 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Trinidad? About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Trinidad? About 58 people per km²
- What borders Trinidad? Capitán Miranda, Hohenau, Jesús and Nueva Alborada
- What is there to see in Trinidad? Campanario, Claustro, Iglesia Mayor, Iglesia Primitiva
- What time zone is Trinidad in? UTC−3
- What currency is used in Trinidad? Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Trinidad? Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Trinidad? 18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Trinidad? Settlements lie between 103 m and 274 m
- What is the highest point in Trinidad? Cerro Itá Mbaracá (236 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Trinidad? June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Trinidad? IPS Hohenau, about 9.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Trinidad? Banco Nacional de Fomento, about 9.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Trinidad? Credipar SA., about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Trinidad? Petropar, about 2.8 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Trinidad? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Trinidad? PY0722 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 179.5 km²
- P-code: PY0722
- Department: Itapúa Department

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