Pedro Juan Caballero Population 2026
Pedro Juan Caballero has a population of 75,109, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇵🇾 Paraguay, located in Amambay Department. Roughly 1.1% of Paraguay's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Asunción, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
75,109
Rank in Paraguay
#9
Coordinates
22.55°S, 55.74°W
~649 m elevation · America/Asuncion
Distance to capital (Asunción)
361 km
224 miles, straight line
Cities near Pedro Juan Caballero
- Yby Yaú31,290 people · ~94 km away
- Concepción48,123 people · ~198 km away
- Caaguazú54,808 people · ~326 km away
- Coronel Oviedo51,286 people · ~330 km away
- Villa Hayes57,217 people · ~336 km away
- Limpio96,143 people · ~341 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pedro Juan Caballero?
Pedro Juan Caballero has a population of 75,109 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Paraguay.
What region is Pedro Juan Caballero in?
Pedro Juan Caballero is located in Amambay Department, Paraguay.
Is Pedro Juan Caballero the capital of Paraguay?
No, the capital of Paraguay is Asunción, about 361 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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