# Carapeguá District, Paraguarí Department – Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/paraguari/carapegua/ District · Paraguarí Department # Carapeguá Carapeguá is a district of Paraguay in Paraguarí Department. It had an estimated **37,592 people** in 2023 on 463 km² (about 81 per km²). 34 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 60 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 37,592people (2023) - 463km² - 60mapped services - 110 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Carapeguá? Carapeguá had an estimated **37,592 people** in 2023 — 14.3% of Paraguarí Department, 42nd of 250 districts. There are 955 women for every 1,000 men (above the Paraguarí Department figure of 936). Spread over 463 km², that is about **81 people per km²**, 49th of 250 districts. 25.7% of people are children under 15 and 10.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 30 across Paraguarí Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,152** 5–9 ****3,240** 10–14 ****3,270** 15–19 ****3,199** 20–24 ****3,104** 25–29 ****3,081** 30–34 ****3,114** 35–39 ****2,864** 40–44 ****2,215** 45–49 ****1,739** 50–54 ****1,652** 55–59 ****1,580** 60–64 ****1,462** 65–69 ****1,298** 70–74 ****1,010** 75–79 ****701** 80+ ****902** 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 Carapeguá? Carapeguá lies in [Paraguarí Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/paraguari/), [Paraguay](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/). It borders 6 other districts: [Acahay](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/paraguari/acahay/), [Itá](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/central/ita/), [Nueva Italia](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/central/nueva-italia/), [Paraguarí](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/paraguari/paraguari/), [Roque Gonzalez de Santa Cruz](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/paraguari/roque-gonzalez-de-santa-cruz/) and [Yaguarón](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/paraguari/yaguaron/). By area it is the 143rd largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 5.4% of [Paraguarí Department](https://wherepedia.org/paraguay/paraguari/). The centre of Carapeguá is about 60 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 24 km from Paraguarí, the main town of Paraguarí Department. The centre point is at 25.7540° S, 57.3402° 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 Carapeguá OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Carapeguá: 1 monument. - Monumento Mriscal. Francisco Solano López · monument 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: Carapeguá - 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 - Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) · Asunción60 km - Formosa National Airport (FMA) · Formosa102 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:33, sunset around 18:05). 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 Carapeguá Open gazetteers list **34 villages, towns and localities** in Carapeguá. The largest with a recorded population: Carapeguá (5,784). Settlements here lie between about 84 m and 159 m above sea level (median 110 m). - Aguaihy - Asentamiento Nueva Esperanza - Beni Loma - Carapeguá - Caápucu-Mi - Central - Cerrito - Espartillar - Franco Isla - Fátima - Guajhó Guazú - Isla Ybaté - Itape - Jhugua - María Auxiliadora - Ndabaru - Ndabarú - Ndavaru - Pacheco - Potrerito - Potrero - Sagrado Corazón de Jesús - San Blas - San Cayetano - San Francisco - San José - San Miguel - San Roque - Santo Domingo - Tajy Loma - Tayi Loma - Valle Apu-á - Virgen del Carmen - Ypecuá 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 Carapeguá Named natural and historic features inside Carapeguá, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Arroyo Aguai-hy-mi - Arroyo Caañabé ### Hills and mountains 3 hills. - Cerrito · 126 m - Cerro Pinto · 87 m - Tayî Loma · 70 m 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 Carapeguá and the best time to visit In Carapeguá, the warmest month is Jan (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 1,494 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (185 mm) and the driest Aug (47 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 28 131 Feb 28 128 Mar 26 136 Apr 23 157 May 18 143 Jun 17 79 Jul 16 67 Aug 18 47 Sep 20 80 Oct 24 169 Nov 25 185 Dec 27 172 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Carapeguá Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Puesto Salud · Carapeguá 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.80097&mlon=-57.36739#map=17/-25.80097/-57.36739) Bank Banco Nacional de Fomento · Carapeguá 9.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.76842&mlon=-57.24249#map=17/-25.76842/-57.24249) ATM Dinelco · Yaguarón 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.56266&mlon=-57.28441#map=17/-25.56266/-57.28441) Petrol pump Parador Carapeguá · Carapeguá 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.77290&mlon=-57.24715#map=17/-25.77290/-57.24715) Hotel Lomas de Lapacho · Carapeguá 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.77106&mlon=-57.31377#map=17/-25.77106/-57.31377) Mall Comercial Gerardo · Carapeguá 9.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.76890&mlon=-57.24498#map=17/-25.76890/-57.24498) School Esc. Franco Isla · Carapeguá 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.80235&mlon=-57.36538#map=17/-25.80235/-57.36538) College Universidad Católica Unidad Pedagógica Carapeguá · Carapeguá 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.76544&mlon=-57.24688#map=17/-25.76544/-57.24688) Police station Sub Comisaría N° 5 Pacheco · Carapeguá 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.72224&mlon=-57.40069#map=17/-25.72224/-57.40069) 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 Carapeguá Places mapped inside Carapeguá in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals6 - Banks4 - Petrol pumps5 - Hotels6 - Shopping malls1 - Schools7 - Colleges and universities7 - Pharmacies4 - Restaurants12 - Police stations4 - Dental clinics4 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 Paraguarí Department - Acahay - Caapucú - Caballero - Escobar - La Colmena - María Antonia - Mbuyapey - Paraguarí - Pirayú - Quiindy - Quyquyhó - Roque Gonzalez de Santa Cruz - Sapucái - Tebicuary-mí - Yaguarón - Ybycuí - Ybytymí ## Quick answers - Where is Carapeguá?In Paraguarí Department, Paraguay - What is the population of Carapeguá?37,592 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Carapeguá?About 30 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Carapeguá?About 81 people per km² - What borders Carapeguá?Acahay, Itá, Nueva Italia, Paraguarí, Roque Gonzalez de Santa Cruz and Yaguarón - What is there to see in Carapeguá?Monumento Mriscal. Francisco Solano López - What time zone is Carapeguá in?UTC−3 - What currency is used in Carapeguá?Guarani (PYG) - What language is spoken in Carapeguá?Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Carapeguá?34 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Carapeguá?Settlements lie between 84 m and 159 m - What is the highest point in Carapeguá?Cerrito (126 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Carapeguá?June to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Carapeguá?Puesto Salud, about 5.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Carapeguá?Banco Nacional de Fomento, about 9.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Carapeguá?Dinelco, about 22 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Carapeguá?Parador Carapeguá, about 9.6 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Carapeguá?6 mapped - How many banks are in Carapeguá?4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Carapeguá?5 mapped - What is the P-code of Carapeguá?PY0905 (OCHA common operational dataset)