Smallest Cities in Paraguay

Top 68 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Paraguay

2 Puerto Rosario 17 5,123
3 Quiindy 15 5,137
4 Hohenau 11 5,306
5 Puerto Vallemí 07 5,332
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 Benjamín Aceval 16 7,751
19 San Juan Nepomuceno 05 7,893
20 Eusebio Ayala 08 8,253
21 Capitán Bado 02 9,114
22 Ypacarai 06 9,655
23 Tobatí 08 9,952
24 Piribebuy 08 10,337
25 Lima 17 10,367
26 Horqueta 07 10,531
28 Areguá 06 11,222
31 Santa Rita 01 11,823
32 Unión 17 11,830
33 Ayolas 12 12,061
34 Nueva Italia 06 12,506
35 Nueva Esperanza 19 12,717
36 San Juan Bautista 12 16,593
37 Filadelfia 24 18,210
38 Itá 06 18,459
39 Abaí 05 21,964
41 Caazapá 05 23,996
42 Paraguarí 15 24,092
43 Yby Yaú 07 31,290
44 Pilar 13 32,810
45 Villarrica 10 41,157
46 Concepción 07 45,068
47 Villa Hayes 16 49,328
48 Coronel Oviedo 04 51,286
49 Caaguazú 04 54,808
50 Caacupé 08 56,864
51 Cambyretá 11 60,722
52 Villa Elisa 06 64,099
53 Nemby 06 66,700
54 Guarambaré 06 66,700
55 San Antonio 06 69,976
56 Mariano Roque Alonso 06 72,008
57 Limpio 06 96,143
58 Presidente Franco 01 101,720
59 Encarnación 11 106,842
60 Lambaré 06 126,377
61 Pedro Juan Caballero 02 127,437
62 San Juan del Paraná 11 173,170
63 Fernando de la Mora 06 225,395
64 San Lorenzo 06 225,395
65 Itauguá 06 236,999
66 Capiatá 06 236,999
67 Ciudad del Este 01 350,000
68 Asunción 22 462,241

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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