Population, Political Divisions

Paraguay is divided into 17 departments, plus the capital district of Asuncion. Fourteen of the departments are in Paraguay proper: Alto Parana, Amambay, Caaguazu, Caazapa, Canendiyu, Central, Concepcion, Cordillera, Guaira, Itapua, Misiones, Neembucu, Paraguari, and San Pedro. Three of the departments are in the Gran Chaco: Alto Paraguay, Boqueron, and Presidente Hayes. The departments are divided into districts, which are subdivided into municipalities and rural districts.