San Juan Bautista Population 2026

San Juan Bautista has a population of 16,593, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇵🇾 Paraguay, located in Misiones Department. Roughly 0.2% of Paraguay's population lives here. It is about 89× smaller than Asunción, the country's biggest city.

Location of San Juan Bautista (capital Asunción shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

16,593

Rank in Paraguay

#27

Coordinates

26.67°S, 57.14°W

~103 m elevation · America/Asuncion

Distance to capital (Asunción)

162 km

101 miles, straight line

Cities near San Juan Bautista

Caazapá23,996 people · ~93 km away
Pilar32,810 people · ~118 km away
Villarrica41,157 people · ~124 km away
Itá18,459 people · ~132 km away
Caacupé56,864 people · ~143 km away
Itauguá64,997 people · ~144 km away

FAQ

What is the population of San Juan Bautista?

San Juan Bautista has a population of 16,593 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Paraguay.

What region is San Juan Bautista in?

San Juan Bautista is located in Misiones Department, Paraguay.

Is San Juan Bautista the capital of Paraguay?

No, the capital of Paraguay is Asunción, about 162 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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