Pilar Population 2026
Pilar has a population of 81,120, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Buenos Aires. Roughly 0.2% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
81,120
Rank in Argentina
#57
Coordinates
34.46°S, 58.91°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 |
| La Plata | 195,443 | #20 |
| Berazategui | 180,523 | #21 |
| San Miguel | 168,762 | #24 |
Cities near Pilar
- José C. Paz230,208 people · ~15 km away
- Tortuguitas41,390 people · ~15 km away
- Ingeniero Pablo Nogués38,470 people · ~19 km away
- Los Polvorines53,354 people · ~20 km away
- San Miguel168,762 people · ~21 km away
- Muñiz26,844 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pilar?
Pilar has a population of 81,120 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Pilar in?
Pilar is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Is Pilar 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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