Palpalá Population 2026
Palpalá has a population of 48,199, making it the #95 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Jujuy. Roughly 0.1% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,199
Rank in Argentina
#95
Coordinates
24.26°S, 65.21°W
~1,058 m elevation · America/Argentina/Jujuy
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
1,327 km
824 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jujuy
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 257,970 | #14 |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 58,430 | #77 |
| Libertador General San Martín | 49,267 | #92 |
Cities near Palpalá
- San Salvador de Jujuy257,970 people · ~11 km away
- San Pedro de Jujuy58,430 people · ~35 km away
- Salta520,683 people · ~64 km away
- Libertador General San Martín49,267 people · ~65 km away
- Joaquín V. González19,185 people · ~145 km away
- San Ramón de la Nueva Orán74,059 people · ~154 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Palpalá?
Palpalá has a population of 48,199 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #95 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Palpalá in?
Palpalá is located in Jujuy, Argentina.
Is Palpalá the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 1,327 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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