Borja, Paraguay Explained

Official Name:Borja
Pushpin Map:Paraguay
Mapsize:200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Paraguay
Subdivision Type1:Department
Subdivision Name1:Guairá
Population As Of:2002
Population Total:9222
Coordinates:-25.9528°N -56.4972°W

Borja is a town in the Guairá Department of Paraguay.

Population

According to the 2002 Census this district has a total population of 9222 inhabitants. Only 3.2% of the total population lives in the urban area, 298 inhabitants.

Location

It is located in the south-western part of the Guairá department. Its urban area is located only 2 km away from the San Salvador urban area.

From Asunción you have to follow the National Route 2 until the city of Coronel Oviedo. There taking the detour of the Route 8 you get to the city of Villarrica, capital of the department, and 12 kilometers to the south and taking a non-asphalted road traveling 18 kilometers more you'll get to Borja.