Paraguay Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: Republic of Paraguay
  • Population: 6.3 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Asuncion
  • Area: 406,752 sq km (157,048 sq miles)
  • Major languages: Spanish, Guarani
  • Major religion: Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 70 years (men), 74 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 guarani = 100 centimos
  • Main exports: Soyabeans, cotton, meat, edible oils, timber
  • GNI per capita: US $2,180 (World Bank, 2008)
  • Internet domain: .py
  • International dialling code: +595

Climatological Information

Month Mean Temperature oC Mean Total Precipitation (mm) Mean Number of Precipitation Days
Daily
Minimum
Daily
Maximum
Jan 22.8 33.5 147.2 8
Feb 22.3 32.6 129.2 7
Mar 21.3 31.6 117.9 7
Apr 18.6 28.4 166 8
May 15.7 25 113.3 7
Jun 13.8 23.1 82.4 7
Jul 13.1 23.2 39.4 4
Aug 14.3 24.8 72.6 5
Sep 15.9 26.4 87.7 6
Oct 18.6 29.2 130.8 8
Nov 20.1 30.7 164.4 8
Dec 21.8 32.3 150.3 8