Fontana Population 2026
Fontana has a population of 26,745, making it the #164 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Chaco. Roughly 0.1% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 108× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,745
Rank in Argentina
#164
Coordinates
27.42°S, 59.04°W
~49 m elevation · America/Argentina/Cordoba
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
802 km
498 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chaco
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Resistencia | 290,793 | #11 |
| Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña | 81,879 | #56 |
| Barranqueras | 50,823 | #90 |
| Villa Ángela | 43,511 | #108 |
| Juan José Castelli | 36,588 | #124 |
| Quitilipi | 32,083 | #137 |
| General José de San Martín | 31,758 | #141 |
| Machagai | 28,070 | #154 |
Cities near Fontana
- Resistencia290,793 people · ~7 km away
- Barranqueras50,823 people · ~12 km away
- Corrientes346,334 people · ~21 km away
- San Luis del Palmar15,347 people · ~48 km away
- San Lorenzo47,626 people · ~84 km away
- Saladas18,349 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fontana?
Fontana has a population of 26,745 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #164 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Fontana in?
Fontana is located in Chaco, Argentina.
Is Fontana the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 802 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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