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Santa Elena, Paraguay
Cordillera Department · Paraguay
Santa Elena is a small town in Cordillera Department, Paraguay with a population of 1,137. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Elena
Santa Elena, named so because one of its first colonizers bore the name Elena, is a district of the Cordillera Department, Paraguay.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,137 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Coordinates | -25.4140°, -56.7976° |
| Timezone | America/Asuncion |
| Country | 🇵🇾 Paraguay |
| State / Province | Cordillera Department |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.2 inches (2,012 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Elena
Santa Elena is a small town in Paraguay (Cordillera Department) with a population of 1,137. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.2 inches. The timezone is America/Asuncion.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above Paraguay avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 43.2 sq mi (112.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.4140°N, 56.7976°W |
| Timezone | America/Asuncion |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in |
Santa Elena has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 64°F in June to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (2.5").
Schools in Santa Elena
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esc. Básica 255 Héroe del Chaco | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Santa Elena
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Histórico "Comandante Pedro Pablo Caballero" |
Libraries in Santa Elena
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Publica de Piribebuy | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Elena
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Airports Near Santa Elena
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Silvio Pettirossi International Airport | ASU | Large Airport |
| Aeropuerto Nacional de Coronel Oviedo | - | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Arrayán | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Isla Pucú | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Iturbe | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Villa Rey | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Hugo Stroessner | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Militar del Comando de Artillería | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Nueva Australia | - | Small Airport |
| Base de la Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya "Ñu Guasú" | - | Small Airport |
| Base de la Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya "Silvio Pettirossi" | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Santa Elena?
Santa Elena has a population of 1,137 residents and is located in Paraguay. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 43.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Elena?
Santa Elena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 79.2 inches.