San Antonio Population 2026
San Antonio has a population of 55,754, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇵🇾 Paraguay, located in Central 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)
55,754
Rank in Paraguay
#16
Coordinates
25.42°S, 57.55°W
~123 m elevation · America/Asuncion
Distance to capital (Asunción)
18 km
11 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Department
| City | Population | Rank in Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo | 227,876 | #3 |
| Capiatá | 198,553 | #4 |
| Lambaré | 126,377 | #5 |
| Fernando de la Mora | 120,167 | #6 |
| Limpio | 96,143 | #7 |
| Nemby | 94,641 | #8 |
| Mariano Roque Alonso | 72,008 | #11 |
| Itauguá | 64,997 | #12 |
Cities near San Antonio
- Nemby94,641 people · ~3 km away
- Villa Elisa64,099 people · ~8 km away
- Fernando de la Mora120,167 people · ~10 km away
- San Lorenzo227,876 people · ~10 km away
- Lambaré126,377 people · ~10 km away
- Capiatá198,553 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Antonio?
San Antonio has a population of 55,754 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Paraguay.
What region is San Antonio in?
San Antonio is located in Central Department, Paraguay.
Is San Antonio the capital of Paraguay?
No, the capital of Paraguay is Asunción, about 18 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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