Encarnación Population 2026
Encarnación has a population of 74,983, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇵🇾 Paraguay, located in Itapúa. Roughly 1.1% of Paraguay's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Asunción, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
74,983
Rank in Paraguay
#10
Coordinates
27.33°S, 55.87°W
~99 m elevation · America/Asuncion
Distance to capital (Asunción)
288 km
179 miles, straight line
Cities near Encarnación
- Caazapá23,996 people · ~136 km away
- San Juan Bautista16,593 people · ~146 km away
- Villarrica41,157 people · ~185 km away
- Caaguazú54,808 people · ~207 km away
- Coronel Oviedo51,286 people · ~217 km away
- Presidente Franco54,292 people · ~233 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Encarnación?
Encarnación has a population of 74,983 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Paraguay.
What region is Encarnación in?
Encarnación is located in Itapúa, Paraguay.
Is Encarnación the capital of Paraguay?
No, the capital of Paraguay is Asunción, about 288 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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