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Caraguatay, Cordillera Department, Paraguay – Paraguay Flag

Current Date And Time In Caraguatay, Paraguay

Thursday, 06 August 2026
19:30:33 PYT
Currency: Paraguayan Guaraní (PYG)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (PYT)
Population: 1,637
District: Caraguatay

📍 Cities Near To Caraguatay


Find cities, states and countries closest to Caraguatay in Cordillera 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 Caraguatay.

📍 Caraguatay Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Caraguatay from our regional database:

State / RegionCordillera Department
DistrictCaraguatay
Total Population1,637
Land Area524.00 km²
Population Density3.12 / km²
Center Latitude-25.2384° N
Center Longitude-56.8269° E
Elevation96 m (315 ft)
UTC Time Zone-04:00
Population Rank in Cordillera Department#11 of 19
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Arroyos y Esteros Arroyos y Esteros21 34 18
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Atyrá Atyrá22 35 19
West (W)
National Flag Of Caacupé Caacupé22 36 19
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Coronel Oviedo Coronel Oviedo28 45 24
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Eusebio Ayala Eusebio Ayala13 21 11
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Isla Pucú Isla Pucú7 11 6
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Itacurubí de la Cordillera Itacurubí de la Cordillera16 25 13
South (S)
National Flag Of Juan de Mena Juan de Mena20 32 17
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mbocayty del Yhaguy Mbocayty del Yhaguy10 16 8
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Nueva Londres Nueva Londres21 33 18
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Paraguarí Paraguarí33 53 29
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Piribebuy Piribebuy21 33 18
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Primero de Marzo Primero de Marzo9 14 8
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of San José de los Arroyos San José de los Arroyos21 34 18
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of San José Obrero San José Obrero3 4 2
West-southwest (WSW)

🏳️ States Near To Caraguatay


States and regions closest to Cordillera Department (home state of Caraguatay), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Asuncion Asuncion38 62 33
West (W)
National Flag Of Caaguazú Department Caaguazú Department62 99 54
East (E)
National Flag Of Caazapá Caazapá78 125 67
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Canindeyú Canindeyú113 182 98
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Central Department Central Department39 62 34
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Formosa Formosa98 158 85
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Guairá Guairá64 102 55
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Itapúa Itapúa136 220 118
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Misiones Department Misiones Department112 180 97
South (S)
National Flag Of Ñeembucú Department Ñeembucú Department134 216 117
South-southwest (SSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Caraguatay


Countries bordering or closest to Paraguay, with aerial distance and compass direction from Caraguatay's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Argentina Argentina1,078 1,736 937
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bolivia Bolivia596 960 518
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Brazil Brazil765 1,232 665
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Chile Chile1,153 1,855 1,001
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Peru Peru1,473 2,370 1,279
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Uruguay Uruguay648 1,043 563
South-southeast (SSE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Caraguatay. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Cordillera Department, Paraguay.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Caraguatay (You)Cordillera Department1,637
San José ObreroCordillera Department4584.2WSW
Isla PucúCordillera Department1,52910.6SW
Primero de MarzoCordillera Department83713.9NW
Mbocayty del YhaguyCordillera Department15.6SE
Santa ElenaCordillera Department1,13719.7S
Eusebio AyalaCordillera Department8,25320.9SW
Itacurubí de la CordilleraCordillera Department3,57625.0S
TobatíCordillera Department9,95225.9W
Juan de MenaCordillera Department48032.1NNE
PiribebuyCordillera Department10,33733.2SW

🏆 Cordillera Department City Rankings

How does Caraguatay rank within Cordillera 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 Caraguatay appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

✈️ Nearest Airport
Silvio Pettirossi International Airport
IATA: ASU
70 km (43 mi) from Caraguatay
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Cordillera Department Cities
Caraguatay ranks #11 of 19 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Caraguatay? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Caraguatay Sits on the Map

Caraguatay sits inside Cordillera Department, Paraguay and ranks #11 of 19 cities in Cordillera 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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Caraguatay to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Caraguatay outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Caraguatay and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Caraguatay against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Cordillera Department city rankings

🌎 Beyond Caraguatay: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Caraguatay and the countries closest to Caraguatay 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Caraguatay, 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 Caraguatay at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Caraguatay

If you're stringing together stops in Cordillera Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Caraguatay — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Caraguatay MapView the Caraguatay map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Caraguatay Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Cordillera Department OverviewExplore the Cordillera Department state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Paraguay Country DataGet complete Paraguay data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Caraguatay

Which cities are closest to Caraguatay?

See the Cities Near To Caraguatay 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 Cordillera Department by population and density.

How is the distance from Caraguatay to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Caraguatay 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 Caraguatay map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Caraguatay 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Caraguatay 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.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Caraguatay?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Caraguatay. 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 Cordillera Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Caraguatay compare in size to the cities near it?

Caraguatay ranks #11 of 19 cities in Cordillera Department by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Caraguatay?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Caraguatay is Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU), about 70 km (43 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.