District · Ñeembucú Department
# Isla Umbú

Isla Umbú is a district of Paraguay in Ñeembucú Department. It had an estimated 3,015 people in 2023 on 483 km² (about 6.2 per km²). 16 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 10 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 3,015 people (2023)
- 483 km²
- 10 mapped services
- 60 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Isla Umbú?

Isla Umbú had an estimated 3,015 people in 2023 — 3.3% of Ñeembucú Department, 240th of 250 districts. There are 1,011 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Ñeembucú Department figure of 1,001). Spread over 483 km², that is about 6.2 people per km², 221st of 250 districts.

23.6% 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.
- 0–4 231
- 5–9 238
- 10–14 242
- 15–19 235
- 20–24 218
- 25–29 212
- 30–34 226
- 35–39 225
- 40–44 199
- 45–49 177
- 50–54 168
- 55–59 156
- 60–64 135
- 65–69 116
- 70–74 91
- 75–79 63
- 80+ 76

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

## Where is Isla Umbú?

Isla Umbú lies in Ñeembucú Department, Paraguay. It borders 4 other districts: Desmochados, Gral. José Eduvigis Díaz, Humaitá and Pilar. By area it is the 135th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 4.1% of Ñeembucú Department. The centre of Isla Umbú is about 200 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 13 km from Pilar, the main town of Ñeembucú Department. The centre point is at 26.9766° S, 58.3290° 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 Isla Umbú

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Isla Umbú: 1 museum; 1 attraction.
- Museo Histórico Coronel Pedro Hermosa · museum
- Laguna Capilla · attraction

### Nearby, outside Isla Umbú
- Museo Cabildo de Pilar · museum, Pilar 14 km
- Plaza Soldado desconocido · attraction, Pilar 14 km
- Museo Paolo Alberzoni · museum, Pilar 14 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: Isla Umbú
- 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 67 km
- Formosa National Airport (FMA) · Formosa 86 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:53) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:39, sunset around 18:06).

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 Isla Umbú

Open gazetteers list 16 villages, towns and localities in Isla Umbú. The largest with a recorded population: Isla Umbú (340). Settlements here lie between about 50 m and 65 m above sea level (median 60 m).
- Boquerón
- Compañía Boquerón
- Compañía Cambá-Cuá
- Compañía Costa Pucú
- Compañía Islería
- Compañía Loma Clavel
- Compañía Tres Bocas
- Estancia Emiliano Morés
- Estancia Medina
- Estancia Pérez
- Estancia Santa Isabel
- Isla Umbú
- Naranjito
- Santa Rita
- Tres Boca
- Urbano

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Isla Umbú

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

### Coast and islands

1 island.
- Isla Alisal

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 Isla Umbú and the best time to visit

In Isla Umbú, the warmest month is Jan (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 1,417 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (177 mm) and the driest Aug (40 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 | 154 |
| Feb | 28 | 121 |
| Mar | 26 | 145 |
| Apr | 22 | 167 |
| May | 18 | 108 |
| Jun | 16 | 71 |
| Jul | 15 | 48 |
| Aug | 17 | 40 |
| Sep | 20 | 68 |
| Oct | 23 | 156 |
| Nov | 25 | 177 |
| Dec | 27 | 162 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Isla Umbú
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hospital Escuela · Pilar | 11 km | Map |
| Bank | Credi Agil Pilar · Pilar | 12 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Max Shop Petromax · Pilar | 11 km | Map |
| Hotel | Oasis Hotel - Pilar · Pilar | 12 km | Map |
| Mall | Casa Rossi Autoservicio · Pilar | 12 km | Map |
| School | 1285 Sagrado Corazon de Jesus · Isla Umbú | 2.9 km | Map |
| College | Facultad de Ciencias, Tecnologías y Artes - UNP · Pilar | 11 km | Map |
| Police station | Comisaría 3ra Camba Cua · Isla Umbú | 3.0 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 Isla Umbú

Places mapped inside Isla Umbú in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Schools 5
- Police stations 5

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
- Cerrito
- Desmochados
- Gral. José Eduvigis Díaz
- Guazú-cuá
- Humaitá
- Laureles
- Mayor José Dejesús Martínez
- Paso de Patria
- Pilar
- San Juan Bautista de Ñeembucú
- Tacuaras
- Villa Franca
- Villa Oliva
- Villalbín

## Quick answers
- Where is Isla Umbú? In Ñeembucú Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Isla Umbú? 3,015 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Isla Umbú? About 33 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Isla Umbú? About 6.2 people per km²
- What borders Isla Umbú? Desmochados, Gral. José Eduvigis Díaz, Humaitá and Pilar
- What is there to see in Isla Umbú? Laguna Capilla, Museo Histórico Coronel Pedro Hermosa
- What time zone is Isla Umbú in? UTC−3
- What currency is used in Isla Umbú? Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Isla Umbú? Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Isla Umbú? 16 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Isla Umbú? Settlements lie between 50 m and 65 m
- What is the best time to visit Isla Umbú? May to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Isla Umbú? Hospital Escuela, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Isla Umbú? Credi Agil Pilar, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Isla Umbú? Max Shop Petromax, about 11 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Isla Umbú? PY1208 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 483.0 km²
- P-code: PY1208
- Department: Ñeembucú Department

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