Asunción
462,241 people
The capital, on the banks of the Paraguay River. Founded in 1537.
Living in Asunción: what to know before you move
Paraguay · a guide for newcomers
Paraguay: live, invest, do business and visit
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Guides
What to know before you decide
10 guides with official sources and an update date. Filter by path or by topic.
Path · 5 guides
Living in Paraguay
Moving with your family or for work: cities, neighborhoods, healthcare, schools and daily life.
Path · 5 guides
Investing in Paraguay
Buying to live in, rent out or hold: how to compare, the economic context and where the projects are.
Path · 4 guides
Starting a business
Setting up to operate: energy, logistics, borders and key national data. Company and tax matters are for a licensed professional.
Path · 4 guides
Getting to know Paraguay
A first trip before you decide: regions, cities, heritage and what to look at while you travel.
Path Visit
Residency
Who grants residency and how the process is organised.
Immigration
Entering the country, travel documents and length of stay.
Daily life
Neighborhood, renting, utilities, climate and a realistic budget.
Healthcare
Public healthcare, social security and private health plans.
Education
School levels, the school year and studies completed abroad.
Companies
Company types, registration and first steps to operate.
Economy
Growth, inflation and currency, with Central Bank data.
Property
Buying, renting or investing: how to compare and what to check.
Legal
Purchase, title deeds and contracts: what a professional checks.
Infrastructure
Energy, roads, ports, airports and connectivity.
Cities
Asunción, its metro area and the rest of the country, city by city.
Geography
The regions, departments and rivers that shape the country.
Statistics
Population and official data, with source and date.
Tourism
What to see on a first trip: heritage, lakes, rivers and the Chaco.
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Daily life · Cities
Living in Asunción: what to know before you move
City or metro area, choosing a neighborhood, renting, utilities, budget and entry documents.
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Cities · Property
Asunción neighborhoods: a guide based on official data
Seven Asunción neighborhoods with 2022 Census data, and official neighborhoods vs. listing «zonas».
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Cities · Geography
Cities and regions of Paraguay
The country's two regions and seven key cities, with 2022 Census population.
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Property · Economy
How to approach real estate investment in Paraguay
Options, risks, currency and how to run the numbers before investing in property in Paraguay.
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Healthcare · Education
Healthcare and education in Paraguay
Public network, IPS and prepaid plans; school levels, the school calendar and studies abroad.
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Statistics · Economy · Geography
Paraguay in figures
Population, territory, languages, currency and five central bank indicators, with sources and dates.
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Infrastructure
Energy, logistics and connectivity in Paraguay
Binational dams, the waterway, bridges, airports and internet: the basics for setting up.
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Tourism · Cities
Getting to know Paraguay before you decide
What to see on a first trip and how to use it to test daily life before you move or invest.
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Residency · Immigration · Companies
Residency, documents and companies in Paraguay
Residency, ID card, RUC and company setup: what each procedure is and which agency handles it.
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Property · Legal
Buying property in Paraguay
Who can buy, who is involved and the general steps of a property purchase in Paraguay.
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Cities and regions
One country, many cities
The Paraguay River splits the country into two regions: the Eastern Region, home to most people, and the Western Region, or Chaco. Read the cities guide
Capital and metro area
Greater Asunción
Neighbouring cities around the capital, each with its own municipality.
- Luque259,705
- Capiatá236,999
- San Lorenzo225,395
- Limpio139,652
- Lambaré127,150
- Fernando de la Mora110,255
- Mariano Roque Alonso85,133
South and east · Paraná River
Encarnación
106,842 people
On the Paraná River, linked to Posadas (Argentina) by the San Roque González de Santa Cruz bridge. Riverfront, beaches and the «National Carnival Capital».
Ciudad del Este
325,819 people
Founded in 1957 alongside the Friendship Bridge to Brazil over the Paraná River. A regional shopping hub.
Cordillera
San Bernardino
12,216 people
On the shores of Lake Ypacaraí, about 50 km from Asunción. One of the country's main summer resorts.
North
Pedro Juan Caballero
127,437 people
Capital of a department on the Brazilian border, 452 km from Asunción.
Chaco · Western Region
Filadelfia
20,595 people
In the heart of the Chaco, founded by Mennonite settlers.
Population: INE, 2022 Census, Table A1. Descriptions: Visit Paraguay (SENATUR) and the City of Encarnación. Checked on 27 Oct 2026.
Paraguay in figures · More figures
6,109,903people
4,215,101in urban areas
Asuncióncapital
17 + Capitaldepartments
Spanish and Guaraníofficial languages
Guaraní (₲)currency
Sources: INE, 2022 Census, final results and Table A1; Ministry of Foreign Affairs; National Constitution, art. 140; Central Bank of Paraguay. Checked on 27 Oct 2026.
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