La Plata Population 2026
La Plata has a population of 195,443, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Buenos Aires. Roughly 0.4% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
195,443
Rank in Argentina
#20
Coordinates
34.92°S, 57.95°W
~27 m elevation · America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
52 km
32 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 |
| Berazategui | 180,523 | #21 |
| San Miguel | 168,762 | #24 |
| San Nicolás de los Arroyos | 134,217 | #30 |
Cities near La Plata
- Berazategui180,523 people · ~29 km away
- Quilmes262,379 people · ~35 km away
- Adrogué28,265 people · ~41 km away
- Lomas de Zamora111,897 people · ~45 km away
- Buenos Aires2,891,082 people · ~52 km away
- Ezeiza115,021 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Plata?
La Plata has a population of 195,443 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is La Plata in?
La Plata is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Is La Plata the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 52 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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