Villarrica Population 2026

Villarrica has a population of 41,157, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇵🇾 Paraguay, located in Guairá. Roughly 0.6% of Paraguay's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Asunción, the country's biggest city.

Location of Villarrica (capital Asunción shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

41,157

Rank in Paraguay

#21

Coordinates

25.75°S, 56.44°W

~143 m elevation · America/Asuncion

Distance to capital (Asunción)

132 km

82 miles, straight line

Cities near Villarrica

Coronel Oviedo51,286 people · ~34 km away
Caazapá23,996 people · ~50 km away
Caaguazú54,808 people · ~52 km away
Caacupé56,864 people · ~82 km away
Itá18,459 people · ~97 km away
Itauguá64,997 people · ~100 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Villarrica?

Villarrica has a population of 41,157 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Paraguay.

What region is Villarrica in?

Villarrica is located in Guairá, Paraguay.

Is Villarrica the capital of Paraguay?

No, the capital of Paraguay is Asunción, about 132 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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