Paraná Population 2026
Paraná has a population of 247,139, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Entre Rios. Roughly 0.5% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
247,139
Rank in Argentina
#16
Coordinates
31.73°S, 60.53°W
~78 m elevation · America/Argentina/Cordoba
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
378 km
235 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Entre Rios
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Concordia | 145,210 | #28 |
| Gualeguaychú | 78,676 | #59 |
| 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 Paraná
FAQ
What is the population of Paraná?
Paraná has a population of 247,139 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Paraná in?
Paraná is located in Entre Rios, Argentina.
Is Paraná the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 378 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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