Categories in Tavaí
Car repairGas StationAgricultural ProductionFarmingClothing storesChurchesGovernment OfficeReligionHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationEducation CenterTourist AttractionBars, pubs and tavernsIce Cream ShopRestaurantsPublic Medical CenterHair SalonCondominium ComplexCountry HouseHousing ComplexGeneral StoreLiquor StoreMarketRanchShoppingShopping MallSupermarketPlaygroundPublic parksSoccer FieldSports clubHousing Society
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Tavaí
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 23 |
| Education | 11 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 10 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 10 |
| Beauty salons | 9 |
| Churches | 8 |
| Hospitals | 7 |
| Wine, beer and liquor stores | 6 |
| Apartments | 6 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Hotels and motels | 6 |
| Public parks | 6 |
| Car repair | 6 |
Tavaí Facts
| Area | 1187.0 km² |
| Population | 21,068 |
| Male Population | 11,199 (53.2%) |
| Female Population | 9,869 (46.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +180.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +47.8% |
| Median Age | 20.7 years (Male: 21, Female: 20.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,717 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Paraguay Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -26.11667, -55.53333 |
| Postal Codes | 060801, 060805, 060806, 060809, 060810, More |
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Tavaí Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,508 | 11,208 | 14,258 | 17,282 | 21,068 | 23,853 | 26,502 |
| Population Density | 6.3 / km² | 9.4 / km² | 12 / km² | 14.6 / km² | 17.7 / km² | 20.1 / km² | 22.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridTavaí Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 47.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavaí | +180.6% | +88% | +47.8% |
| Caazapá Department | — | — | — |
| Paraguay | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tavaí Median Age
Median Age: 20.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavaí | 20.7 yrs | 20.4 yrs | 21 yrs |
| Caazapá Department | 20.7 yrs | 20.4 yrs | 21 yrs |
| Paraguay | 23.2 yrs | 23.4 yrs | 23 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Tavaí Population Density
Population Density: 17.7 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavaí | 21,068 | 1,187 km² | 17.7 / km² |
| Caazapá Department | 173,390 | 9,549.7 km² | 18.2 / km² |
| Paraguay | 6.6 million | 399,592.8 km² | 16.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Tavaí Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Tavaí Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,354 | $5,044 | $5,502 | $6,156 | $4,456 | $4,725 | $7,598 | $7,717 |
| Total GDP | $35.9M | $46.9M | $56M | $64.7M | $46.1M | $53.2M | $110.8M | $118.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Tavaí CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavaí | 31,843 tn | 1.51 tn | 26.8 tons/km² |
| Caazapá Department | 261,416 tn | 1.51 tn | 27.4 tons/km² |
| Paraguay | 11,064,705 tn | 1.68 tn | 27.7 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Tavaí CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 31,843 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 26.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
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