Machagai Population 2026
Machagai has a population of 28,070, making it the #154 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Chaco. Roughly 0.1% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 103× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,070
Rank in Argentina
#154
Coordinates
26.93°S, 60.05°W
~73 m elevation · America/Argentina/Cordoba
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
869 km
540 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 |
| Charata | 27,813 | #157 |
Cities near Machagai
- Quitilipi32,083 people · ~18 km away
- Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña81,879 people · ~42 km away
- Tres Isletas24,747 people · ~75 km away
- General José de San Martín31,758 people · ~83 km away
- Villa Ángela43,511 people · ~98 km away
- Las Breñas26,955 people · ~104 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Machagai?
Machagai has a population of 28,070 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #154 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Machagai in?
Machagai is located in Chaco, Argentina.
Is Machagai the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 869 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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