District · Misiones Department
# Ayolas

Ayolas is a district of Paraguay in Misiones Department. It had an estimated 19,730 people in 2023 on 852 km² (about 23 per km²). 41 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 53 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 19,730 people (2023)
- 852 km²
- 53 mapped services
- 76 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Ayolas?

Ayolas had an estimated 19,730 people in 2023 — 14.8% of Misiones Department, 87th of 250 districts. There are 953 women for every 1,000 men (below the Misiones Department figure of 985). Spread over 852 km², that is about 23 people per km², 142nd of 250 districts.

27.1% of people are children under 15 and 9.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 28 across Misiones Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people.
- 0–4 1,834
- 5–9 1,781
- 10–14 1,727
- 15–19 1,696
- 20–24 1,749
- 25–29 1,702
- 30–34 1,649
- 35–39 1,507
- 40–44 1,121
- 45–49 893
- 50–54 832
- 55–59 765
- 60–64 700
- 65–69 614
- 70–74 465
- 75–79 310
- 80+ 378

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

## Where is Ayolas?

Ayolas lies in Misiones Department, Paraguay. It borders 4 other districts: Cerrito, San Cosme y Damián, Santiago and Yabebyry. By area it is the 82nd largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 10.4% of Misiones Department. The centre of Ayolas is about 243 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 81 km from San Juan Bautista, the main town of Misiones Department. The centre point is at 27.3767° S, 56.9384° 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 Ayolas

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Ayolas: 2 attractions; 1 beach.
- Playa De Corateí · beach
- Refugio animales · attraction
- Yacreta Dam Visitors Reception · attraction

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: Ayolas
- 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
- Libertador Gral D Jose De San Martin Airport (PSS) · Posadas 96 km
- Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez International Airport (ENO) · Encarnación 110 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.9 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Jun (about 10.4 hours, sunrise around 07:35, sunset around 18:00).

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 Ayolas

Open gazetteers list 41 villages, towns and localities in Ayolas. The largest with a recorded population: Ayolas (12,061). Settlements here lie between about 59 m and 87 m above sea level (median 76 m).
- Alejo García
- Ayolas
- Barreto-Cué
- Campo Machol Cué
- Colonia Alejo García
- Colonia Coeyú
- Colonia Ramirez Cué
- Compañía Aña-Cua
- Compañía Boquerón
- Compañía Buena Vista
- Compañía Caña de Castilla
- Compañía Corateí
- Corateí
- Establecimiento Leodegar Cabello
- Establecimiento Papalardo
- Estancia Arrechea
- Estancia Avila-Cué
- Estancia Ganadera Faustina
- Estancia Genofre
- Estancia Mbocaya
- Estancia San Francisco
- Estancia Santa Clara
- María Graciela
- Mil Viviendas
- Núcleo 01
- Núcleo 02
- Núcleo Dos
- Panchito López
- Puerto Corateí
- Puerto Turí
- Puesto María Luisa
- San Antonio
- San José Mi
- San José Obrero
- Santa Librada
- Santa Rosa de Lima
- Sirena
- Sumba
- Villa Permanente
- Virgen del Pilar
- Yataity

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Ayolas

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

### Water

1 lake; 1 river or stream.
- Arroyo Atinguy
- Laguna Guazú

### Coast and islands

11 islands; 4 lagoons.
- Isla Cabureí
- Isla Cerrito Arazá
- Isla Chichón
- Isla Cure-í
- Isla Curé Guazú
- Isla Curé Guazú
- Isla Itá Meza
- Isla Negra
- Isla Neutral
- Isla Yaqué
- Isla Zauzal
- Laguna Calatín
- Laguna Ingá
- Laguna Lobo
- Laguna Porá

### Getting around

2 airfields.
- Compania Coratei
- Juan de Ayolas Airport

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 Ayolas and the best time to visit

In Ayolas, the warmest month is Jan (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 1,585 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (192 mm) and the driest Aug (65 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 | 28 | 147 |
| Feb | 27 | 120 |
| Mar | 26 | 140 |
| Apr | 22 | 175 |
| May | 18 | 128 |
| Jun | 16 | 94 |
| Jul | 15 | 69 |
| Aug | 17 | 65 |
| Sep | 19 | 99 |
| Oct | 22 | 192 |
| Nov | 24 | 182 |
| Dec | 27 | 175 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ayolas
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hospital Regional IPS Integrado de Ayolas. Misiones. · Ayolas | 12 km | Map |
| Bank | Cooperativa San Juan Bautista Ltda. (CooperSanjuba) · Ayolas | 9.4 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Shell · Ayolas | 8.7 km | Map |
| Hotel | Posada Jasy · Ayolas | 3.9 km | Map |
| Mall | Complejo Comercial Arary · Ayolas | 9.3 km | Map |
| School | Escuela San Roque · Ayolas | 11 km | Map |
| College | Escuela San Antonio de Padua · Ayolas | 5.5 km | Map |
| Police station | Sub Comisaría N° 21 Corateí · Ayolas | 5.6 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 Ayolas

Places mapped inside Ayolas in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 1
- Banks 1
- Petrol pumps 4
- Hotels 23
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 3
- Colleges and universities 5
- Pharmacies 1
- Restaurants 7
- Police stations 5
- Dental clinics 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 Misiones Department
- San Ignacio
- San Juan Bautista de las Misiones
- San Miguel
- San Patricio
- Santa María
- Santa Rosa
- Santiago
- Villa Florida
- Yabebyry

## Quick answers
- Where is Ayolas? In Misiones Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Ayolas? 19,730 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ayolas? About 28 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ayolas? About 23 people per km²
- What borders Ayolas? Cerrito, San Cosme y Damián, Santiago and Yabebyry
- What is there to see in Ayolas? Playa De Corateí, Refugio animales, Yacreta Dam Visitors Reception
- What time zone is Ayolas in? UTC−3
- What currency is used in Ayolas? Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Ayolas? Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ayolas? 41 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ayolas? Settlements lie between 59 m and 87 m
- What is the best time to visit Ayolas? June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ayolas? Hospital Regional IPS Integrado de Ayolas. Misiones., about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ayolas? Cooperativa San Juan Bautista Ltda. (CooperSanjuba), about 9.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ayolas? Shell, about 8.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Ayolas? 1 mapped
- How many banks are in Ayolas? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ayolas? 4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ayolas? PY0802 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 852.3 km²
- P-code: PY0802
- Department: Misiones Department

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