Gualeguaychú Population 2026

Gualeguaychú has a population of 78,676, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Entre Rios. Roughly 0.2% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.

Location of Gualeguaychú (capital Buenos Aires shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

78,676

Rank in Argentina

#59

Coordinates

33.01°S, 58.52°W

~19 m elevation · America/Argentina/Cordoba

Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)

179 km

111 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Entre Rios

City	Population	Rank in Argentina
Paraná	247,139	#16
Concordia	145,210	#28
Concepción del Uruguay	67,895	#69
Colón	58,219	#78
Nogoyá	43,195	#111
Gualeguay	33,120	#134
Villaguay	32,027	#139
Chajarí	30,655	#146

Cities near Gualeguaychú

Concepción del Uruguay67,895 people · ~64 km away
Gualeguay33,120 people · ~75 km away
Colón58,219 people · ~94 km away
Zárate99,061 people · ~130 km away
San Pedro47,452 people · ~130 km away
Campana86,860 people · ~135 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gualeguaychú?

Gualeguaychú has a population of 78,676 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Argentina.

What region is Gualeguaychú in?

Gualeguaychú is located in Entre Rios, Argentina.

Is Gualeguaychú the capital of Argentina?

No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 179 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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