Smallest Cities in Paraguay

Top 63 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Paraguay

1 San José de los Arroyos 04 5,117

2 Puerto Rosario 17 5,123

3 Quiindy 15 5,137

4 Hohenau 11 5,306

5 Puerto Vallemí 07 5,332

6 Tomás Romero Pereira 11 5,533

7 Nanawa 16 5,587

8 Colonia Menno 24 5,615

9 Bella Vista 02 5,653

10 San Pedro del Paraná 11 5,722

11 Carapeguá 15 5,784

12 Emboscada 08 5,911

13 Obligado 11 6,350

14 Repatriación 04 7,085

15 Yaguarón 15 7,181

16 Santa Rosa 12 7,257

17 Salto del Guairá 19 7,385

18 Doctor Juan León Mallorquín 01 7,481

19 Benjamín Aceval 16 7,751

20 San Juan Nepomuceno 05 7,893

21 Eusebio Ayala 08 8,253

22 Guarambaré 06 9,065

23 Capitán Bado 02 9,114

24 Ypacarai 06 9,655

25 Tobatí 08 9,952

26 Paraguarí 15 10,079

27 Piribebuy 08 10,337

28 Lima 17 10,367

29 Horqueta 07 10,531

30 San Isidro de Curuguaty 19 11,095

31 Areguá 06 11,222

32 San Pedro de Ycuamandyyú 17 11,548

33 Colonia General Alfredo Stroessner 04 11,558

34 Santa Rita 01 11,823

35 Ayolas 12 12,061

36 Nueva Esperanza 19 12,717

37 San Juan Bautista 12 16,593

38 Itá 06 18,459

39 Filadelfia 24 19,927

40 Caazapá 05 23,996

41 Yby Yaú 07 31,290

42 Pilar 13 32,810

43 Villarrica 10 41,157

44 Concepción 07 48,123

45 Coronel Oviedo 04 51,286

46 Presidente Franco 01 54,292

47 Caaguazú 04 54,808

48 San Antonio 06 55,754

49 Caacupé 08 56,864

50 Villa Hayes 16 57,217

51 Villa Elisa 06 64,099

52 Itauguá 06 64,997

53 Mariano Roque Alonso 06 72,008

54 Encarnación 11 74,983

55 Pedro Juan Caballero 02 75,109

56 Nemby 06 94,641

57 Limpio 06 96,143

58 Fernando de la Mora 06 120,167

59 Lambaré 06 126,377

60 Capiatá 06 198,553

61 San Lorenzo 06 227,876

62 Ciudad del Este 01 301,815

63 Asunción 22 1,482,200

The smallest cities in Paraguay (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. San José de los Arroyos has a population of just 5,117. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,117 residents, San José de los Arroyos is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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