What is the Capital of Paraguay?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Paraguay is Asunción. Paraguay is located in South America, South America, with a population of 6,109,644. The official currency is the Paraguayan guaraní and the primary language spoken is Guaraní.
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Asunción at a glance
| Capital city | Asunción |
|---|---|
| Country | Paraguay (Republic of Paraguay) |
| Region | South America, South America |
| Country population | 6,109,644 (113th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-03:00 |
| Currency | Paraguayan guaraní (PYG) |
| Calling code | +595 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Paraguay
- Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina
- Sucre, capital of Bolivia
- Brasília, capital of Brazil
Paraguay in context
- Paraguay covers 406,752 km², making it the 59th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 15 people per km² ranks 179th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil.
- Paraguay is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 6,109,644 people, Paraguay holds about 1.4% of the population of South America.
- With 2 official languages, Paraguay has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Paraguay is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Paraguay — FAQ
What is the capital of Paraguay?
The capital of Paraguay is Asunción.
Is Asunción the largest city in Paraguay?
Yes — Asunción is both the capital and the largest city of Paraguay.
What country is Asunción in?
Asunción is the capital city of Paraguay.
What continent is Asunción in?
Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, is located in South America.
Is Asunción the capital of Paraguay?
Yes — Asunción is the capital of Paraguay (official name: Republic of Paraguay).
Asunción is the capital of which country?
Asunción is the capital of Paraguay, in South America.
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