Naranjal is a district of the Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay. Spread over an area of , it had a population of 6,608 inhabitants as per the 2022 census. It was officially founded on 26 July 1990. It is known for its "Fiesta de la Costilla" (rib festival) celebrated in May annually.
History
Naranje district was carved out of the districts of Domingo Martínez de Irala and Ñacunday on 26 July 1990. It was also declared as a municipality on the same day, and the first mayor was Don Faustino Leiva Azuaga.
Geography
Naranjal is a district located in the southwestern part of the Alto Paraná Department in Paraguay. It is located about from the national capital of Asuncion.
Due to its significant population of Brazilian immigrants, there is Brazilian influence on the local culture and language. The town is known for its Fiesta de la Costilla (rib festival) held in July annually. During the festival, nearly are ribs are cooked for over 12 hours, and thousands of people gather to eat them.