Pilar Population 2026
Pilar has a population of 32,810, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇵🇾 Paraguay, located in Ñeembucú Department. Roughly 0.5% of Paraguay's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Asunción, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,810
Rank in Paraguay
#22
Coordinates
26.86°S, 58.31°W
~60 m elevation · America/Asuncion
Distance to capital (Asunción)
187 km
116 miles, straight line
Cities near Pilar
- San Juan Bautista16,593 people · ~118 km away
- San Antonio55,754 people · ~177 km away
- Itá18,459 people · ~178 km away
- Nemby94,641 people · ~180 km away
- Villa Elisa64,099 people · ~180 km away
- Lambaré126,377 people · ~182 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pilar?
Pilar has a population of 32,810 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Paraguay.
What region is Pilar in?
Pilar is located in Ñeembucú Department, Paraguay.
Is Pilar the capital of Paraguay?
No, the capital of Paraguay is Asunción, about 187 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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