Balcarce Population 2026
Balcarce has a population of 38,823, making it the #118 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Buenos Aires. Roughly 0.1% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,823
Rank in Argentina
#118
Coordinates
37.85°S, 58.26°W
~97 m elevation · America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
360 km
224 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 Balcarce
- Mar del Plata593,337 people · ~64 km away
- Ayacucho17,364 people · ~80 km away
- Necochea73,557 people · ~89 km away
- Tandil115,877 people · ~97 km away
- Villa Gesell23,257 people · ~130 km away
- General Juan Madariaga16,763 people · ~136 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Balcarce?
Balcarce has a population of 38,823 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #118 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Balcarce in?
Balcarce is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Is Balcarce the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 360 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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