Current Date And Time In Ciudad del Este, Paraguay
Friday, 14 August 2026
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State: Alto Paraná Department
Currency: Paraguayan Guaraní (PYG)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (PYT)
Population: 301,815
District: Ciudad Del Este
Find cities, states and countries closest to Ciudad del Este in Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Ciudad del Este.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Ciudad del Este from our regional database:
| State / Region | Alto Paraná Department |
| District | Ciudad Del Este |
| Total Population | 301,815 |
| Land Area | 149.00 km² |
| Population Density | 2,025.60 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -25.5036° N |
| Center Longitude | -54.6507° E |
| Elevation | 197 m (646 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Population Rank in Alto Paraná Department | #1 of 11 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Abaí | 89 | 143 | 77 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
| Alto Piquiri | 127 | 205 | 110 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Alto Verá | 111 | 178 | 96 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Ampére | 79 | 127 | 68 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Anahy | 112 | 180 | 97 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Anchieta | 109 | 175 | 94 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Aristóbulo del Valle | 111 | 179 | 96 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Assis Chateaubriand | 103 | 166 | 89 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bandeirante | 108 | 173 | 93 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Barra Bonita | 109 | 176 | 95 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Barracão | 82 | 132 | 71 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bela Vista da Caroba | 67 | 107 | 58 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Bella Vista | 121 | 195 | 105 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Belmonte | 114 | 183 | 99 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bernardo de Irigoyen | 81 | 131 | 71 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Alto Paraná Department (home state of Ciudad del Este), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Amambay Department | 221 | 356 | 192 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Asuncion | 168 | 270 | 145 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Caaguazú Department | 71 | 115 | 62 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Caazapá | 96 | 155 | 84 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Canindeyú | 111 | 178 | 96 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Central Department | 159 | 255 | 138 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Concepción | 236 | 379 | 205 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Cordillera Department | 131 | 210 | 113 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Corrientes | 272 | 437 | 236 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Formosa | 204 | 328 | 177 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Paraguay, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ciudad del Este's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Argentina | 1,078 | 1,736 | 937 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Bolivia | 596 | 960 | 518 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Brazil | 765 | 1,232 | 665 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Chile | 1,153 | 1,855 | 1,001 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
| Peru | 1,473 | 2,370 | 1,279 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Uruguay | 648 | 1,043 | 563 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Ciudad del Este. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciudad del Este (You) | Alto Paraná Department | 301,815 | — | — |
| Presidente Franco | Alto Paraná Department | 54,292 | 7.8 | SSE |
| Foz do Iguaçu | Paraná | 258,248 | 8.0 | SE |
| Puerto Iguazú | Misiones | 32,038 | 13.1 | SE |
| Los Cedrales | Alto Paraná Department | 2,754 | 18.5 | SSW |
| Santa Terezinha de Itaipu | Paraná | 24,262 | 26.0 | ENE |
| Yguazú | Alto Paraná Department | 3,363 | 35.9 | W |
| São Miguel do Iguaçu | Paraná | 29,122 | 44.9 | ENE |
| Puerto Libertad | Misiones | 6,143 | 46.8 | S |
| Colonia Wanda | Misiones | 15,529 | 53.0 | S |
| Itaipulândia | Paraná | 11,485 | 53.7 | NE |
How does Ciudad del Este rank within Alto Paraná Department? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Ciudad del Este appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Ciudad del Este ⭐ | 301,815 |
| Presidente Franco | 54,292 |
| Santa Rita | 11,823 |
| Doctor Juan León Mallorquín | 7,481 |
| San Alberto | 4,989 |
| Yguazú | 3,363 |
| Itakyry | 3,038 |
| Los Cedrales | 2,754 |
| Naranjal | 2,151 |
| Minga Porá | 1,770 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Minga Porá | 910.00 |
| Ñacunday | 865.00 |
| Naranjal | 752.00 |
| Doctor Juan León Mallorquín | 266.00 |
| Ciudad del Este ⭐ | 149.00 |
| Presidente Franco | 122.00 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Ciudad del Este ⭐ | 2,025.60 |
| Presidente Franco | 445.02 |
| Doctor Juan León Mallorquín | 28.12 |
| Naranjal | 2.86 |
| Minga Porá | 1.95 |
| Ñacunday | 1.05 |
Cataratas International Airport IATA: IGU 19 km (12 mi) from Ciudad del Este |
Ciudad del Este sits inside Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay and ranks #1 of 11 cities in Alto Paraná Department by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Ciudad del Este and the countries closest to Ciudad del Este by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Paraguay. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across South America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Ciudad del Este, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Ciudad del Este at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Alto Paraná Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Ciudad del Este — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Ciudad del Este table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Alto Paraná Department by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Ciudad del Este and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Ciudad del Este map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Ciudad del Este will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Ciudad del Este to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Ciudad del Este. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Alto Paraná Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Ciudad del Este ranks #1 of 11 cities in Alto Paraná Department by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ciudad del Este is Cataratas International Airport (IGU), about 19 km (12 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.