Map of Paraguay – Departments, Cities & Location Guide
Explore Paraguay with this interactive country map showing Asunción, Ciudad del Este, Encarnación, major roads, rivers and the vast Chaco region. Zoom in to find towns, landmarks and border crossings or zoom out to see Paraguay's position in South America.
Paraguay is a landlocked country in central South America. It shares borders with Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia. The Paraguay River divides the country into two contrasting natural regions: the more populated east and the broad, sparsely populated western Chaco.
Paraguay lies between Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia. Its capital is Asunción, beside the Paraguay River. The country has 17 departments plus the separate capital district, and its main natural regions are the Eastern Region and the Western Region, known as the Chaco.
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Where Is Paraguay Located?
Paraguay occupies an inland position within South America, with no ocean coastline. Bolivia lies to the north-west, Brazil to the east and north-east, and Argentina to the south and west. The Paraguay and Paraná rivers are major geographic features, providing transport corridors and forming parts of international borders.
Its capital, Asunción, is situated in the south-west of the Eastern Region, opposite Argentina across the Paraguay River. The country's central location makes a regional map useful for understanding its links with neighbouring countries.
Paraguay Regions and Departments
Paraguay has 17 departments and the separate capital district of Asunción. Fourteen departments are in the Eastern Region and three are in the Western Region. This table groups them geographically rather than listing individual towns.
| Area | Departments and features |
|---|---|
| Western Region (Chaco) | Alto Paraguay, Boquerón and Presidente Hayes; broad plains, ranching areas and long road distances. |
| Central and northern east | Central, Cordillera, San Pedro, Concepción and Amambay; towns, rivers and agricultural land. |
| Eastern interior | Caaguazú, Caazapá, Guairá and Canindeyú; farming districts, hills and regional roads. |
| South and south-east | Alto Paraná, Itapúa, Misiones, Ñeembucú and Paraguarí; border cities, waterways and historic sites. |
| Capital district | Asunción, administered separately from Central Department. |
Major Cities and Towns on the Map
- Asunción: Capital, government centre and major urban hub beside the Paraguay River.
- Ciudad del Este: Eastern border city near Brazil and the Itaipu Dam.
- Encarnación: Southern city on the Paraná River, opposite Posadas in Argentina.
- Luque: Metropolitan city near Paraguay's main international airport.
- Pedro Juan Caballero: Northern city adjoining Ponta Porã in Brazil.
- Filadelfia: Important settlement and service centre in the Chaco.
Paraguay Landmarks to Find
- Itaipu Dam: A major hydroelectric development on the Paraná River shared with Brazil.
- Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangue: UNESCO-listed historic sites in Itapúa.
- Saltos del Monday: Waterfalls near Presidente Franco, close to Ciudad del Este.
- Lake Ypacaraí: A well-known lake east of the Asunción metropolitan area.
- Palacio de López: A prominent historic government building in Asunción.
Roads, Rivers and Travel Connections
Major roads connect Asunción with Ciudad del Este, Encarnación and towns across the Eastern Region. The Trans-Chaco highway leads north-west from the capital area towards the western plains. Travel distances can be substantial, especially outside the more populated east.
Silvio Pettirossi International Airport serves the Asunción metropolitan area, while river crossings and international road connections link Paraguay to Argentina and Brazil. Use a current navigation service and official travel information for journey planning; the embedded map is intended for geographic exploration.
What This Paraguay Map Helps You Explore
- Identify the capital, provincial centres and border cities.
- Compare the populated Eastern Region with the western Chaco.
- Find major rivers, lakes, roads and international boundaries.
- Locate historic sites, waterfalls and significant landmarks.
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Paraguay Map FAQs
Where is Paraguay located?
Paraguay is in central South America, between Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia.
What is the capital of Paraguay?
Asunción is the capital and sits beside the Paraguay River.
How many departments does Paraguay have?
Paraguay has 17 departments, plus the separately administered capital district of Asunción.
Does Paraguay have a coastline?
No. Paraguay is landlocked, although its major rivers connect to the wider Río de la Plata waterway system.
What divides eastern and western Paraguay?
The Paraguay River forms the main geographic division between the Eastern Region and the Western Region, or Chaco.
Where is Ciudad del Este?
It is in eastern Paraguay, beside Brazil near the Paraná River and Itaipu Dam.
Can this map be used for directions?
Use it to identify places and general routes, but check current navigation and transport information for actual journeys.
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