Asunción Population 2026 capital
Asunción has a population of 1,482,200, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇵🇾 Paraguay, located in Asuncion. Roughly 21% of Paraguay's population lives here. Asunción is the capital of Paraguay.
Population (city proper)
1,482,200
Rank in Paraguay
#1
Coordinates
25.29°S, 57.65°W
~113 m elevation · America/Asuncion
Cities near Asunción
- Lambaré126,377 people · ~8 km away
- Villa Elisa64,099 people · ~11 km away
- Fernando de la Mora120,167 people · ~14 km away
- Mariano Roque Alonso72,008 people · ~14 km away
- San Lorenzo227,876 people · ~15 km away
- Nemby94,641 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Asunción?
Asunción has a population of 1,482,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Paraguay.
What region is Asunción in?
Asunción is located in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Is Asunción the capital of Paraguay?
Yes, Asunción is the capital of Paraguay.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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