Polish Paraguayan

Poles in Paraguay
Polonia w Paragwaju (Polish)
Polacos en Paraguay (Spanish)
Total population
100,000
Regions with significant populations
Itapúa Department
Asunción
Alto Paraná Department
Languages
Spanish, Polish
Religion
Christianity (mainly Roman Catholicism), Judaism, Islam (among Lipka Tatar descendants), Irreligion
Related ethnic groups
Polish diaspora, Polish Argentines, Polish Brazilians, Polish Americans

A Polish Paraguayan is a Paraguayan-born person of full or partial Polish ancestry or a Polish-born citizen who resides in Paraguay. The peak of Polish immigration to Paraguay began during the 20th century, particularly after World War II when millions of Poles left their country and chose different countries where they could find a better quality of life. In South America, Paraguay was one of the main destinations.