Ayacucho Population 2026
Ayacucho has a population of 17,364, making it the #228 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Buenos Aires. It is about 166× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,364
Rank in Argentina
#228
Coordinates
37.15°S, 58.49°W
~76 m elevation · America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
283 km
176 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Buenos Aires
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Mar del Plata | 593,337 | #4 |
| Bahía Blanca | 299,101 | #10 |
| Merlo | 268,961 | #12 |
| Quilmes | 262,379 | #13 |
| José C. Paz | 230,208 | #18 |
| La Plata | 195,443 | #20 |
| Berazategui | 180,523 | #21 |
| San Miguel | 168,762 | #24 |
Cities near Ayacucho
- Tandil115,877 people · ~61 km away
- Balcarce38,823 people · ~80 km away
- Dolores25,190 people · ~118 km away
- General Juan Madariaga16,763 people · ~121 km away
- Mar del Plata593,337 people · ~125 km away
- Azul53,941 people · ~129 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ayacucho?
Ayacucho has a population of 17,364 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #228 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Ayacucho in?
Ayacucho is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Is Ayacucho the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 283 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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