Nueva Colombia District
Nueva Colombia District | |
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Interactive map of Nueva Colombia District | |
| Country | Paraguay |
| Department | Cordillera |
| Area | |
| • Water | 80.02 km2 (30.90 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 4,602 |
Nueva Colombia is a distrito in the Cordillera Department of Paraguay. It occupies an area of 80.02 km2 (30.90 sq mi). As per the 2022 census, it had a population of 4,602 individuals. It was officially established on 23 June 1955.
History
Nueva Colombia was formerly part of the Altos District.[1][2] An Economic and Administrative Board was established in 1919, with some autonomous powers to govern the settlement.[3] It was formed as a colony in 1922 and was established as a district by Law No. 260 on 23 June 1955.[1][3][4]
The name which means "New Colombia", was given as a sign of its relationship with Colombia. The streets are often lined with Paraguayan and Colombian flags.[1][3]
Geography
Nueva Colombia is a district located in the Cordillera Department in Paraguay. It occupies an area of 881 km2 (340 sq mi).[5] It is located about 43 km (27 mi) from the Paraguayan capital of Asunción.[6] The district is divided into seven companies. It borders Loma Grande and Altos to the east, Emboscada to the west, and San Bernardino to the south.[1]
It is located at an elevation of 121.81 m (399.6 ft) above sea level. The district has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification: Aw). The average annual temperature is 27.74 °C (81.93 °F). The district receives an average annual rainfall of 16.21 cm (6.38 in) and has 142.32 rainy days in a year.[7]
Demographics
As per the 2022 census, Nueva Colombia district had a population of 4,602 inhabitants of which 2,392 were males and 2,210 were females. About 73.5% of the population was classified rural, and the rest (26.5%) lived in urban areas. About 22.8% of the population was below the age of fourteen, and 11.6% was more than 65 years of age.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "El apacible Rincón Cordillerano se va modernizando" [The peaceful Cordilleran corner is becoming modernized]. Última Hora (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Nueva Colombia, joven distrito en proceso de modernización" [Nueva Colombia, young district in modernization process]. Última Hora (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Nueva Colombia, ciudad pujante y en crecimiento" [Nueva Colombia, growing and thriving city]. ABC Color (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Después de tres años vuelven a realizar desfile estudiantil por aniversario de Nueva Colombia" [Student parade returns for Nueva Colombia anniversary after three years]. ABC Color (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Nueva Colombia District". City population. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ "Turismo y producción apuntalan el crecimiento de Nueva Colombia" [Tourism and production support growth of Nueva Colombia]. La Nación (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Nueva Colombia, Weather". Weather and Climate. Retrieved 1 April 2025.