Ciudad del Este Population 2026
Ciudad del Este has a population of 301,815, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇵🇾 Paraguay, located in Alto Paraná Department. Roughly 4.3% of Paraguay's population lives here. It is about 4.9× smaller than Asunción, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
301,815
Rank in Paraguay
#2
Coordinates
25.50°S, 54.65°W
~197 m elevation · America/Asuncion
Distance to capital (Asunción)
302 km
188 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alto Paraná Department
| City | Population | Rank in Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| Presidente Franco | 54,292 | #18 |
Cities near Ciudad del Este
- Presidente Franco54,292 people · ~8 km away
- Caaguazú54,808 people · ~137 km away
- Coronel Oviedo51,286 people · ~180 km away
- Villarrica41,157 people · ~181 km away
- Caazapá23,996 people · ~188 km away
- Encarnación74,983 people · ~237 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ciudad del Este?
Ciudad del Este has a population of 301,815 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Paraguay.
What region is Ciudad del Este in?
Ciudad del Este is located in Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay.
Is Ciudad del Este the capital of Paraguay?
No, the capital of Paraguay is Asunción, about 302 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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