District · Paraguarí Department
# Ybycuí

Ybycuí is a district of Paraguay in Paraguarí Department. It had an estimated 25,897 people in 2023 on 831 km² (about 31 per km²). 33 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 47 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 25,897 people (2023)
- 831 km²
- 47 mapped services
- 137 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Ybycuí?

Ybycuí had an estimated 25,897 people in 2023 — 9.8% of Paraguarí Department, 68th of 250 districts. There are 942 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Paraguarí Department figure of 936). Spread over 831 km², that is about 31 people per km², 128th 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 2,172
- 5–9 2,231
- 10–14 2,253
- 15–19 2,204
- 20–24 2,138
- 25–29 2,122
- 30–34 2,145
- 35–39 1,973
- 40–44 1,526
- 45–49 1,198
- 50–54 1,138
- 55–59 1,088
- 60–64 1,007
- 65–69 895
- 70–74 696
- 75–79 482
- 80+ 620

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

## Where is Ybycuí?

Ybycuí lies in Paraguarí Department, Paraguay. It borders 9 other districts: Acahay, Borja, Caapucú, La Colmena, Mbuyapey, Quiindy, Quyquyhó, Tebicuary-mí and Ybytymí. By area it is the 89th largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 9.7% of Paraguarí Department. The centre of Ybycuí is about 110 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 52 km from Paraguarí, the main town of Paraguarí Department. The centre point is at 26.0634° S, 56.9698° 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 Ybycuí

OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in Ybycuí: 4 attractions; 2 viewpoints; 2 waterfalls; 1 museum; 1 ruins; 1 nature reserve.
- Museo de la Fundicion de Hierro · museum
- Salto Mbocaruzu · waterfall
- Salto pequeño · waterfall
- Parque Nacional de Ybycuí · nature reserve
- El precipicio del temor · viewpoint
- Vista panorámica del Salto Mbocaruzu · viewpoint
- Punto de Acceso al Salto · attraction
- Salto Escondido · attraction
- Salto Guaraní · attraction
- Salto Mina · attraction
- Fundicion de Hierro · ruins

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: Ybycuí
- 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 107 km
- Formosa National Airport (FMA) · Formosa 127 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:50) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:32, 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 Ybycuí

Open gazetteers list 33 villages, towns and localities in Ybycuí. The largest with a recorded population: Ybycuí (4,629). Settlements here lie between about 102 m and 474 m above sea level (median 137 m).
- Boquerón
- Caaguy-rupé
- Caballero Punta
- Cañada
- Che Pueblo Porã Dos
- Che Pueblo Porã Uno
- Colonia A. Goiburú
- Colonia General César Barrientos
- Colonia Pancho Garmendia
- Colonia Tacuruty
- Compañía Achón
- Compañía Apyragua
- Compañía Cordillerita
- Compañía Itacuá
- César Barrientos
- Estancia Apsa
- Estancia Barrios Canal
- Estancia Palma Sola
- Isla Paú
- Isla Ybaté
- La Rosada
- Minas Cué
- Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
- San Francisco
- San José
- San Miguel
- Santa Rosa
- Santa Teresa
- Santa Teresita
- Tacuapí
- Villa Real
- Virgen de Fátima
- Ybycuí

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Ybycuí

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

### Water

5 rivers and streams.
- Arroyo Caraí-mí
- Arroyo Corriente
- Arroyo Corriente
- Arroyo Empatado
- Arroyo Ybý

### Hills and mountains

5 mountains; 1 hill.
- Cerro San José · 555 m
- Cerro Mongelos · 513 m
- Cerro Achón · 452 m
- Cerro Obi · 369 m
- Cerro Jhú · 321 m
- Cerro Carapé · 253 m

### Getting around

2 airfields.
- Estancia Barrios Canal
- Estancia de Bernardi North

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 Ybycuí and the best time to visit

In Ybycuí, 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 Ybycuí
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hospital Distrital de Ybycui · Ybycuí | 7.4 km | Map |
| Bank | COOPERSANJUBA Sucursal Quiindy · Quiindy | 28 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | CORONA - TRES M · Ybycuí | 7.8 km | Map |
| Hotel | Posada Turística El Cordero · Ybycuí | 5.4 km | Map |
| Mall | Despensa mburukuja · Ybycuí | 6.7 km | Map |
| School | 6502 (15318) San Francisco de Asis · Ybycuí | 2.7 km | Map |
| College | Universidad Nihon Gakko · La Colmena | 23 km | Map |
| Police station | Sub Comisaría N° 12 Colonia Santa Ángela · Ybycuí | 6.4 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 Ybycuí

Places mapped inside Ybycuí in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 1
- Petrol pumps 2
- Hotels 15
- Shopping malls 2
- Schools 23
- Police stations 4

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
- La Colmena
- María Antonia
- Mbuyapey
- Paraguarí
- Pirayú
- Quiindy
- Quyquyhó
- Roque Gonzalez de Santa Cruz
- Sapucái
- Tebicuary-mí
- Yaguarón
- Ybytymí

## Quick answers
- Where is Ybycuí? In Paraguarí Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Ybycuí? 25,897 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ybycuí? About 30 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ybycuí? About 31 people per km²
- What borders Ybycuí? Acahay, Borja, Caapucú, La Colmena, Mbuyapey, Quiindy, Quyquyhó, Tebicuary-mí and Ybytymí
- What is there to see in Ybycuí? El precipicio del temor, Fundicion de Hierro, Museo de la Fundicion de Hierro, Parque Nacional de Ybycuí
- What time zone is Ybycuí in? UTC−3
- What currency is used in Ybycuí? Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Ybycuí? Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ybycuí? 33 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ybycuí? Settlements lie between 102 m and 474 m
- What is the highest point in Ybycuí? Cerro San José (555 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ybycuí? June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ybycuí? Hospital Distrital de Ybycui, about 7.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ybycuí? COOPERSANJUBA Sucursal Quiindy, about 28 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ybycuí? CORONA - TRES M, about 7.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Ybycuí? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ybycuí? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ybycuí? PY0916 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 831.0 km²
- P-code: PY0916
- Department: Paraguarí Department

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