District · Ñeembucú Department
# Cerrito

Cerrito is a district of Paraguay in Ñeembucú Department. It had an estimated 5,880 people in 2023 on 843 km² (about 7.0 per km²). 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 29 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 5,880 people (2023)
- 843 km²
- 29 mapped services
- 63 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Cerrito?

Cerrito had an estimated 5,880 people in 2023 — 6.4% of Ñeembucú Department, 203rd of 250 districts. There are 955 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ñeembucú Department figure of 1,001). Spread over 843 km², that is about 7.0 people per km², 217th of 250 districts.

23.7% of people are children under 15 and 11.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 33 across Ñeembucú Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people.
- 0–4 452
- 5–9 465
- 10–14 472
- 15–19 458
- 20–24 426
- 25–29 414
- 30–34 440
- 35–39 439
- 40–44 388
- 45–49 346
- 50–54 330
- 55–59 304
- 60–64 264
- 65–69 226
- 70–74 177
- 75–79 122
- 80+ 148

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

## Where is Cerrito?

Cerrito lies in Ñeembucú Department, Paraguay. It borders 4 other districts: Ayolas, Laureles, Villalbín and Yabebyry. By area it is the 84th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 7.2% of Ñeembucú Department. The centre of Cerrito is about 226 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 90 km from Pilar, the main town of Ñeembucú Department. The centre point is at 27.3214° S, 57.5615° 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 Cerrito

OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Cerrito: 4 attractions; 3 theme parks; 1 city gate.
- Isla Pombero · attraction
- Ita Punta · attraction
- Playa Boca Guasu · attraction
- Playa Lago Sirena · attraction
- Bienvenido a Cerrito · city gate
- Plaza · theme park
- Plaza Municipal, Cerrito Ñeembucú · theme park
- Plaza Niño Jesús, Cerrito Ñeembucú · theme park

### Nearby, outside Cerrito
- Iglesia Virgen del Rosario · attraction, Laureles 13 km
- Arroyo Pira Guazú · attraction, Laureles 16 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: Cerrito
- 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
- Corrientes Airport (CNQ) · Corrientes 119 km
- Formosa National Airport (FMA) · Formosa 140 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:49) and shortest in Jun (about 10.4 hours, sunrise around 07:37, sunset around 18:03).

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 Cerrito

Open gazetteers list 22 villages, towns and localities in Cerrito. The largest with a recorded population: Cerrito (1,036). Settlements here lie between about 57 m and 75 m above sea level (median 63 m).
- Aviación
- Baules
- Blanco Nu
- Campo Pindoty
- Central
- Cerrito
- Cerro Patria Cue
- Colonia General Roa
- Compañía Blanco Ñú
- Compañía Costa-í
- Compañía Curuzú Abá
- Compañía Potrero Villalba
- Compañía Tavaí
- Compañía Tucuruty
- Estancia Caballero
- Estancia Molinas
- Fortuna
- Norte
- Obrero
- Paso Tajy
- Puerto Curuzú Abá
- Zanja Rugua

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Cerrito

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.
- Arroyo Aguapey
- Arroyo Yabebyry
- Riacho Piragüita

### Coast and islands

16 islands; 2 lagoons.
- Isla Caballo
- Isla Carachay
- Isla Carayá
- Isla Caá-Tay
- Isla Costa Larga
- Isla Costa-pucú
- Isla Dolores
- Isla Gramillar
- Isla Jhový
- Isla Naranjito
- Isla Negra
- Isla Santa Isabel
- Isla Vaca Banco
- Isla Zapallo
- Isla del Gato
- Isla del Gato
- Laguna Bogado
- Laguna Sirena

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 Cerrito and the best time to visit

In Cerrito, the warmest month is Jan (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 1,527 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (182 mm) and the driest Aug (58 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are May to September.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 28 | 150 |
| Feb | 27 | 121 |
| Mar | 26 | 140 |
| Apr | 22 | 170 |
| May | 18 | 120 |
| Jun | 16 | 87 |
| Jul | 15 | 62 |
| Aug | 17 | 58 |
| Sep | 19 | 88 |
| Oct | 23 | 180 |
| Nov | 24 | 182 |
| Dec | 27 | 170 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Cerrito
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Odontología · Cerrito | 8.4 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Estación de Servicios · Cerrito | 8.0 km | Map |
| Hotel | Lodge Stella Maris · Cerrito | 6.8 km | Map |
| School | Escuela barrio Norte · Cerrito | 7.6 km | Map |
| Police station | Comisaría 23 Tacuruty · Cerrito | 6.9 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 Cerrito

Places mapped inside Cerrito in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 2
- Petrol pumps 2
- Hotels 17
- Schools 3
- Pharmacies 1
- Restaurants 2
- Police stations 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 Ñeembucú Department
- Alberdi
- Desmochados
- Gral. José Eduvigis Díaz
- Guazú-cuá
- Humaitá
- Isla Umbú
- Laureles
- Mayor José Dejesús Martínez
- Paso de Patria
- Pilar
- San Juan Bautista de Ñeembucú
- Tacuaras
- Villa Franca
- Villa Oliva
- Villalbín

## Quick answers
- Where is Cerrito? In Ñeembucú Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Cerrito? 5,880 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Cerrito? About 33 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Cerrito? About 7.0 people per km²
- What borders Cerrito? Ayolas, Laureles, Villalbín and Yabebyry
- What is there to see in Cerrito? Bienvenido a Cerrito, Isla Pombero, Ita Punta, Playa Boca Guasu
- What time zone is Cerrito in? UTC−3
- What currency is used in Cerrito? Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Cerrito? Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Cerrito? 22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Cerrito? Settlements lie between 57 m and 75 m
- What is the best time to visit Cerrito? May to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Cerrito? Odontología, about 8.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Cerrito? Estación de Servicios, about 8.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Cerrito? 2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Cerrito? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Cerrito? PY1203 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 843.4 km²
- P-code: PY1203
- Department: Ñeembucú Department

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