Caaguazú Population 2026
Caaguazú has a population of 54,808, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇵🇾 Paraguay, located in Caaguazú Department. Roughly 0.8% of Paraguay's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Asunción, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,808
Rank in Paraguay
#17
Coordinates
25.47°S, 56.02°W
~336 m elevation · America/Asuncion
Distance to capital (Asunción)
165 km
102 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Caaguazú Department
| City | Population | Rank in Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| Coronel Oviedo | 51,286 | #19 |
Cities near Caaguazú
- Coronel Oviedo51,286 people · ~43 km away
- Villarrica41,157 people · ~52 km away
- Caazapá23,996 people · ~88 km away
- Caacupé56,864 people · ~113 km away
- Itauguá64,997 people · ~135 km away
- Itá18,459 people · ~136 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caaguazú?
Caaguazú has a population of 54,808 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Paraguay.
What region is Caaguazú in?
Caaguazú is located in Caaguazú Department, Paraguay.
Is Caaguazú the capital of Paraguay?
No, the capital of Paraguay is Asunción, about 165 km away.
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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