Corrientes Population 2026
Corrientes has a population of 346,334, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Corrientes. Roughly 0.8% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 8.3× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
346,334
Rank in Argentina
#8
Coordinates
27.47°S, 58.83°W
~63 m elevation · America/Argentina/Cordoba
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
796 km
494 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Corrientes
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Ituzaingó | 168,419 | #25 |
| Goya | 70,245 | #67 |
| San Lorenzo | 47,626 | #96 |
| Paso de los Libres | 43,805 | #106 |
| Curuzú Cuatiá | 36,390 | #125 |
| Mercedes | 30,649 | #147 |
| Gobernador Virasora | 28,756 | #150 |
| Esquina | 26,399 | #167 |
Cities near Corrientes
- Barranqueras50,823 people · ~10 km away
- Resistencia290,793 people · ~15 km away
- Fontana26,745 people · ~21 km away
- San Luis del Palmar15,347 people · ~28 km away
- San Lorenzo47,626 people · ~74 km away
- Saladas18,349 people · ~90 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Corrientes?
Corrientes has a population of 346,334 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Corrientes in?
Corrientes is located in Corrientes, Argentina.
Is Corrientes the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 796 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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