District · Paraguarí Department
# La Colmena

La Colmena is a district of Paraguay in Paraguarí Department. It had an estimated 5,897 people in 2023 on 99 km² (about 60 per km²). 13 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 27 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 5,897 people (2023)
- 99.0 km²
- 27 mapped services
- 177 m typical elevation

## How many people live in La Colmena?

La Colmena had an estimated 5,897 people in 2023 — 2.2% of Paraguarí Department, 202nd of 250 districts. There are 857 women for every 1,000 men (below the Paraguarí Department figure of 936). Spread over 99 km², that is about 60 people per km², 63rd of 250 districts.

25.7% of people are children under 15 and 10.3% 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 56 children and older people.
- 0–4 494
- 5–9 507
- 10–14 513
- 15–19 502
- 20–24 488
- 25–29 483
- 30–34 489
- 35–39 450
- 40–44 348
- 45–49 273
- 50–54 259
- 55–59 247
- 60–64 229
- 65–69 203
- 70–74 157
- 75–79 109
- 80+ 139

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

## Where is La Colmena?

La Colmena lies in Paraguarí Department, Paraguay. It borders 4 other districts: Caballero, Tebicuary-mí, Ybycuí and Ybytymí. By area it is the 239th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 1.2% of Paraguarí Department. The centre of La Colmena is about 106 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 44 km from Paraguarí, the main town of Paraguarí Department. The centre point is at 25.9025° S, 56.8379° 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 La Colmena

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in La Colmena: 1 attraction.
- Arroyo Tranquera - Parque · attraction

### Nearby, outside La Colmena
- Salto Cristal · viewpoint, Mbuyapey 14 km
- Punto de Acceso al Salto · attraction, Ybycuí 17 km
- Salto Mbocaruzu · waterfall, Ybycuí 17 km
- Vista panorámica del Salto Mbocaruzu · viewpoint, Ybycuí 17 km
- Salto pequeño · waterfall, Ybycuí 17 km
- Salto Guaraní · attraction, Ybycuí 18 km
- Salto Mina · attraction, Ybycuí 19 km
- El precipicio del temor · viewpoint, Ybycuí 19 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: La Colmena
- 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
- Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) · Asunción 100 km
- Formosa National Airport (FMA) · Formosa 143 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:31, 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 La Colmena

Open gazetteers list 13 villages, towns and localities in La Colmena. The largest with a recorded population: La Colmena (2,551). Settlements here lie between about 155 m and 244 m above sea level (median 177 m).
- Barrero Azul
- Barrio San Ramón
- Caaty-Mí
- Cerrito
- La Colmena
- Mbocayaty
- San Francisco
- San José
- San Rafael
- Santa Catalina
- Virgen de Fátima
- Virgen del Carmen
- Yajhapety

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

## Landscape and landmarks of La Colmena

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

### Water

6 rivers and streams.
- Arroyo Mendoza
- Arroyo Paso Mandarina
- Arroyo Piroy
- Arroyo Rory-mi
- Arroyo Tebicuary-Mi
- Arroyo Tranquera

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.
- Cerro Apyraguá · 455 m

### Getting around

1 airfield.
- Colonia La Colmena

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 La Colmena and the best time to visit

In La Colmena, the warmest month is Jan (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 1,543 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (187 mm) and the driest Aug (55 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 | 27 | 132 |
| Feb | 27 | 126 |
| Mar | 26 | 133 |
| Apr | 22 | 157 |
| May | 18 | 157 |
| Jun | 17 | 86 |
| Jul | 16 | 73 |
| Aug | 18 | 55 |
| Sep | 20 | 87 |
| Oct | 23 | 181 |
| Nov | 24 | 187 |
| Dec | 26 | 168 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from La Colmena
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hospital La Colmena · La Colmena | 2.1 km | Map |
| Bank | Visión Banco · Tebicuary | 24 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Puma · La Colmena | 1.4 km | Map |
| Hotel | Posada Turística · La Colmena | 1.4 km | Map |
| Mall | Comercial Oga Rape · La Colmena | 1.9 km | Map |
| School | La Colmena · La Colmena | 2.0 km | Map |
| College | Universidad Nihon Gakko · La Colmena | 1.5 km | Map |
| Police station | Comisaría 7ma La Coloniaena · La Colmena | 1.7 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 La Colmena

Places mapped inside La Colmena in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 2
- Petrol pumps 3
- Hotels 5
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 7
- Colleges and universities 1
- Pharmacies 1
- Restaurants 5
- 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 Paraguarí Department
- Acahay
- Caapucú
- Caballero
- Carapeguá
- Escobar
- María Antonia
- Mbuyapey
- Paraguarí
- Pirayú
- Quiindy
- Quyquyhó
- Roque Gonzalez de Santa Cruz
- Sapucái
- Tebicuary-mí
- Yaguarón
- Ybycuí
- Ybytymí

## Quick answers
- Where is La Colmena? In Paraguarí Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of La Colmena? 5,897 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in La Colmena? About 30 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of La Colmena? About 60 people per km²
- What borders La Colmena? Caballero, Tebicuary-mí, Ybycuí and Ybytymí
- What is there to see in La Colmena? Arroyo Tranquera - Parque
- What time zone is La Colmena in? UTC−3
- What currency is used in La Colmena? Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in La Colmena? Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in La Colmena? 13 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of La Colmena? Settlements lie between 155 m and 244 m
- What is the highest point in La Colmena? Cerro Apyraguá (455 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit La Colmena? June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to La Colmena? Hospital La Colmena, about 2.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to La Colmena? Visión Banco, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Colmena? Puma, about 1.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in La Colmena? 2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in La Colmena? 3 mapped
- What is the P-code of La Colmena? PY0907 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 99.0 km²
- P-code: PY0907
- Department: Paraguarí Department

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