# Yatytay District, Itapúa Department – Population & Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/itapua/yatytay/

District · Itapúa Department 

# Yatytay

Yatytay is a district of Paraguay in Itapúa Department. It had an estimated **13,610 people** in 2023 on 226 km² (about 60 per km²). 17 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 13,610people (2023)
- 226km²
- 6mapped services
- 257 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Yatytay?

Yatytay had an estimated **13,610 people** in 2023 — 2.1% of Itapúa Department, 118th of 250 districts. There are 931 women for every 1,000 men (below the Itapúa Department figure of 982). Spread over 226 km², that is about **60 people per km²**, 62nd 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 ****1,341**

5–9 ****1,319**

10–14 ****1,314**

15–19 ****1,304**

20–24 ****1,253**

25–29 ****1,162**

30–34 ****1,068**

35–39 ****957**

40–44 ****779**

45–49 ****634**

50–54 ****580**

55–59 ****511**

60–64 ****433**

65–69 ****352**

70–74 ****251**

75–79 ****160**

80+ ****185**

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 Yatytay?

Yatytay lies in [Itapúa Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/itapua/), [Paraguay](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/). It borders 3 other districts: [Natalio](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/itapua/natalio/), [San Rafael del Paraná](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/itapua/san-rafael-del-parana/) and [Tomás Romero Pereira](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/itapua/tomas-romero-pereira/). By area it is the 197th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 1.4% of [Itapúa Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/itapua/). The centre of Yatytay is about 302 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 109 km from Encarnación, the main town of Itapúa Department. The centre point is at 26.6799° S, 55.0488° 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 Yatytay

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Yatytay: 1 waterfall.

- Saltos del Tembey · waterfall

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: Yatytay

- 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

- Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez International Airport (ENO) · Encarnación99 km
- Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (IGR) · Puerto Iguazu120 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:41) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:26, sunset around 17:54).

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 Yatytay

Open gazetteers list **17 villages, towns and localities** in Yatytay. Settlements here lie between about 157 m and 278 m above sea level (median 257 m).

- Central
- Colonia Tres de Mayo
- Kilómetro Dieciséis
- Kilómetro Ocho
- Kilómetro Treinta y Dos
- Puerto Yatayty
- Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
- Sagrado Corazón del Niño Jesús
- San Cayetano
- San José
- San José Obrero
- San Miguel
- Santa Rosa
- Santo Domingo
- Urbano
- Virgen de Fátima
- Yatytay

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 Yatytay

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Kilómetro Dieciocho
- Arroyo Kilómetro Veintiséis
- Arroyo Kilómetro Veintiuno

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 Yatytay and the best time to visit

In Yatytay, the warmest month is Jan (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 1,712 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (206 mm) and the driest Aug (76 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 26 149 

Feb 26 129 

Mar 25 134 

Apr 22 174 

May 17 156 

Jun 16 118 

Jul 15 94 

Aug 17 76 

Sep 19 113 

Oct 22 206 

Nov 23 180 

Dec 26 182 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Yatytay

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro de Salud San Rafael · San Rafael del Paraná 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.59715&mlon=-54.99690#map=17/-26.59715/-54.99690) 

Bank Banco Continental · Tomás Romero Pereira 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.53903&mlon=-55.25671#map=17/-26.53903/-55.25671) 

Petrol pump Copetrol · Yatytay 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.67908&mlon=-55.07598#map=17/-26.67908/-55.07598) 

Hotel San Javier · Yatytay 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.67789&mlon=-55.08513#map=17/-26.67789/-55.08513) 

Mall Container Shop · Tomás Romero Pereira 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.52823&mlon=-55.26122#map=17/-26.52823/-55.26122) 

School Fernando de la Mora · San Rafael del Paraná 9.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.60351&mlon=-54.99963#map=17/-26.60351/-54.99963) 

College Universidad Privada del Guairá Sede Natalio · Natalio 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.75795&mlon=-55.13958#map=17/-26.75795/-55.13958) 

Police station Comisaría 18 Yatytay · Yatytay 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.67474&mlon=-55.08628#map=17/-26.67474/-55.08628) 

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 Yatytay

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

- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels1
- Police stations2
- Dental clinics1

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 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
- Trinidad

## Quick answers

- Where is Yatytay?In Itapúa Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Yatytay?13,610 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Yatytay?About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Yatytay?About 60 people per km²
- What borders Yatytay?Natalio, San Rafael del Paraná and Tomás Romero Pereira
- What is there to see in Yatytay?Saltos del Tembey
- What time zone is Yatytay in?UTC−3
- What currency is used in Yatytay?Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Yatytay?Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Yatytay?17 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Yatytay?Settlements lie between 157 m and 278 m
- What is the best time to visit Yatytay?June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Yatytay?Centro de Salud San Rafael, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Yatytay?Banco Continental, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Yatytay?Copetrol, about 2.7 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Yatytay?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Yatytay?PY0727 (OCHA common operational dataset)