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Carmen del Paraná

Itapúa, Paraguay · South America

About Carmen del Paraná

Carmen del Paraná sits on the route: 25 minutes from San Juan del Paraná, 46km from Jesuit Mission of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná.

Carmen del Paraná is a town located in Itapúa, Paraguay. With a population of 4,196, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Carmen del Paraná sits in Paraguay. It's in the America/Asuncion time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Carmen del Paraná to your route.

About Carmen del Paraná

Carmen del Paraná is a district in the Itapúa Department of Paraguay. It is located in the southern part of the country, about 350 kilometers south of the national capital, Asunción and 35 kilometers northwest of the department capital, Encarnación. Founded in 1843 by Carlos Antonio López and Mariano Roque Alonso, the

Read more district is historically revered as the "Cradle of Independence of Paraguay" due to the pivotal Battle of Tacuarí in 1811. Covering an area of 302.5 square kilometers, Carmen del Paraná has a predominantly urban and working age population of 6,417 inhabitants per the 2022 Paraguayan census. Economically, the district is a major agricultural hub famously known as the "Capital of Rice," hosting three of Paraguay's largest rice processing mills. In recent years, infrastructure developments following the construction of the Yacyretá Dam have transformed the district into a popular summer destination, drawing thousands of tourists to its 10-kilometer waterfront and beaches.

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Where is Carmen del Paraná located?

Carmen del Paraná is located in Itapúa, Paraguay, South America. The coordinates are -27.2223 latitude, -56.1524 longitude.

What is the population of Carmen del Paraná?

Carmen del Paraná has a population of approximately 4,196 people, making it a town in Paraguay.

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Quick Information

Population
4,196
Continent
South America
Country
Paraguay
Region
Itapúa
Timezone
America/Asuncion
Coordinates
-27.2223, -56.1524

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Worth the detour from Carmen del Paraná

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Jesuit Mission of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná

The best-preserved Jesuit mission ruins in South America, a UNESCO site showcasing the remarkable 18th-century Guarani-Baroque carved stonework.

46 km · about 55 min drive

ancient ruins

Jesuit Mission of Jesús de Tavarangue

An unfinished Jesuit mission featuring a Moorish-influenced church design unique among South American missions, frozen in time since 1767.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Carmen del Paraná.

San Juan del Paraná

🇵🇾 Paraguay

21 km awayPop. 1,492

San Cosme y Damián

🇵🇾 Paraguay

21 km awayPop. 2,223

Posadas

🇦🇷 Argentina

29 km awayPop. 305,874

Encarnación

🇵🇾 Paraguay

31 km awayPop. 74,983

General Artigas

🇵🇾 Paraguay

33 km awayPop. 4,073

Capitán Miranda

🇵🇾 Paraguay

35 km awayPop. 2,498

Fram

🇵🇾 Paraguay

38 km awayPop. 3,916

General José María Delgado

🇵🇾 Paraguay

40 km awayPop. 1,544

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