Bahía Blanca Population 2026
Bahía Blanca has a population of 299,101, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Buenos Aires. Roughly 0.7% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 9.7× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
299,101
Rank in Argentina
#10
Coordinates
38.72°S, 62.27°W
~20 m elevation · America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
573 km
356 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Buenos Aires
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Mar del Plata | 593,337 | #4 |
| 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 |
| San Nicolás de los Arroyos | 134,217 | #30 |
Cities near Bahía Blanca
- Punta Alta57,209 people · ~25 km away
- Coronel Suárez27,000 people · ~143 km away
- Río Colorado16,132 people · ~161 km away
- Tres Arroyos47,136 people · ~177 km away
- Carmen de Patagones20,533 people · ~240 km away
- Viedma48,940 people · ~242 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bahía Blanca?
Bahía Blanca has a population of 299,101 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Bahía Blanca in?
Bahía Blanca is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Is Bahía Blanca the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 573 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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