Benjamin Aceval has 16,248 inhabitants in total, of which 8,076 are men and 8,171 women, according to estimates by the Directorate General of Statistics, Census and Surveys.

It is the district with the most farming activity in the department, with extensive sugarcane (caña dulce) plantations.

The old buildings of the city: the Municipality, the Bishopric and the sugar mill called Censi y Pirotta, can be visited.

They engage in crafts made of vegetable fibers producing bags, backpacks, belts, among other things, also handicrafts in clay.

The most recognized European immigrant family names are: Richard, Mineur, Mochet Touchet, Cattebecke, Mouser, Etcheverry, Macci, Trepowski, Von Lepel, Orlandini, Petters, Salomón, Lampers, Minck, Blaires, Lahaye, De Witte, etc.

The naming honors the diplomatic efforts of Benjamin Aceval, who carried the documents to President Hayes.

Benjamín Aceval is about 42 km from Asunción, the city is accessed by Route IX "Carlos Antonio López" also called the "Transchaco Road".