District · Presidente Hayes Department
# Nanawa

Nanawa is a district of Paraguay in Presidente Hayes Department. It had an estimated 6,081 people in 2023 on 20 km² (about 302 per km²). 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 6,081 people (2023)
- 20.1 km²
- 9 mapped services
- 61 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Nanawa?

Nanawa had an estimated 6,081 people in 2023 — 4.5% of Presidente Hayes Department, 199th of 250 districts. There are 1,004 women for every 1,000 men (above the Presidente Hayes Department figure of 935). Spread over 20 km², that is about 302 people per km², 24th of 250 districts.

30.8% of people are children under 15 and 6.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 26 across Presidente Hayes Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people.
- 0–4 649
- 5–9 627
- 10–14 597
- 15–19 563
- 20–24 535
- 25–29 517
- 30–34 479
- 35–39 425
- 40–44 351
- 45–49 286
- 50–54 256
- 55–59 220
- 60–64 180
- 65–69 145
- 70–74 102
- 75–79 66
- 80+ 74

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

## Where is Nanawa?

Nanawa lies in Presidente Hayes Department, Paraguay. It borders 3 other districts: Asunción, José Falcón and Nueva Asunción. By area it is the 262nd largest of 263 districts in Paraguay. It covers 0.0% of Presidente Hayes Department. The centre of Nanawa is about 4.8 km in a straight line from Asunción, the capital. It is about 29 km from Villa Hayes, the main town of Presidente Hayes Department. The centre point is at 25.3106° S, 57.6862° 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 Nanawa

### Nearby, outside Nanawa
- museo de la electricidad · museum, Asunción 3.1 km
- Ita Pytã Punta · viewpoint, Asunción 3.8 km
- JARA GIL ARTES · gallery, Asunción 4.0 km
- SALA DE ARTE GOYA · gallery, Asunción 4.2 km
- GALERIA CREANDO ARTE · gallery, Asunción 4.5 km
- museo hospital de clinicasrr · museum, Asunción 4.8 km
- Museo del Cabildo · museum, Asunción 5.0 km
- Museo de las Memorias · museum, Asunción 5.3 km
- loma san jeronimo · attraction, Asunción 5.5 km
- RUIZ BENITEZ GALERIA DE ARTE Y ENMARCADOS · gallery, Asunción 5.5 km
- Escalinata · attraction, Asunción 5.5 km
- Galeria Multi-Arte · gallery, Asunción 5.6 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: Nanawa
- 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 19 km
- Formosa National Airport (FMA) · Formosa 114 km

### Nearest railway station

Luque 3 (Luque), about 22 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:54) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 07:33, sunset around 18:07).

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 Nanawa

Open gazetteers list 11 villages, towns and localities in Nanawa. The largest with a recorded population: Nanawa (5,587). Settlements here lie between about 59 m and 64 m above sea level (median 61 m).
- Colonia Doctor José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia
- Independiente
- Nanawa
- Ocho de Diciembre
- Oriental
- Quinta
- San Antonio
- San Miguel
- Sportivo Puerto Elsa
- Suburbano Beterete Cué
- Virgen del Rosario

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Nanawa

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.
- Río Negro
- Río Pilcomayo

### Coast and islands

2 islands.
- Isla Banco Montaner
- Isla Banco Polvorín

### Getting around

1 airfield.
- Sajonia Naval Airstrip

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 Nanawa and the best time to visit

In Nanawa, the warmest month is Jan (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 1,474 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (190 mm) and the driest Aug (38 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 | 126 |
| Feb | 28 | 139 |
| Mar | 27 | 135 |
| Apr | 23 | 149 |
| May | 19 | 143 |
| Jun | 17 | 74 |
| Jul | 16 | 63 |
| Aug | 18 | 38 |
| Sep | 21 | 73 |
| Oct | 24 | 163 |
| Nov | 25 | 190 |
| Dec | 27 | 179 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nanawa
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Sanatorio Español · Asunción | 3.6 km | Map |
| Bank | Cooperativa 24 de Octubre Ltda · Asunción | 3.5 km | Map |
| ATM | Itaú · Asunción | 6.9 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Petromax · Asunción | 2.6 km | Map |
| Hotel | Villa Lata · Asunción | 3.4 km | Map |
| Mall | Activa Group - Merchandising Paraguay · Asunción | 3.5 km | Map |
| School | Escuela N 4029 Santa Rosa de Lima · Nanawa | 2.3 km | Map |
| College | Arsenal Marina Armada Paraguaya · Asunción | 2.8 km | Map |
| Police station | Comisaría 9na Beterete Kue · Nanawa | 1.3 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 Nanawa

Places mapped inside Nanawa in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 1
- Schools 5
- Police stations 3

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 Presidente Hayes Department
- Benjamín Aceval
- Campo Aceval
- General José María Bruguez
- José Falcón
- Nueva Asunción
- Puerto Pinasco
- Teniente Esteban Martínez
- Tte. 1° Manuel Irala Fernández
- Villa Hayes

## Quick answers
- Where is Nanawa? In Presidente Hayes Department, Paraguay
- What is the population of Nanawa? 6,081 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nanawa? About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nanawa? About 302 people per km²
- What borders Nanawa? Asunción, José Falcón and Nueva Asunción
- What is there to see in Nanawa? museo de la electricidad, Ita Pytã Punta, JARA GIL ARTES, SALA DE ARTE GOYA
- What time zone is Nanawa in? UTC−3
- What currency is used in Nanawa? Guarani (PYG)
- What language is spoken in Nanawa? Spanish, Guarani (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nanawa? 11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nanawa? Settlements lie between 59 m and 64 m
- What is the best time to visit Nanawa? June to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nanawa? Sanatorio Español, about 3.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nanawa? Cooperativa 24 de Octubre Ltda, about 3.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Nanawa? Itaú, about 6.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nanawa? Petromax, about 2.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Nanawa? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nanawa? PY1505 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 20.1 km²
- P-code: PY1505
- Department: Presidente Hayes Department

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