Posadas Population 2026
Posadas has a population of 305,874, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Misiones. Roughly 0.7% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 9.5× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
305,874
Rank in Argentina
#9
Coordinates
27.39°S, 55.92°W
~83 m elevation · America/Argentina/Cordoba
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
836 km
519 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Misiones
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Oberá | 56,528 | #82 |
| Puerto Eldorado | 54,189 | #85 |
| San Vicente | 38,247 | #120 |
| Puerto Iguazú | 32,038 | #138 |
| Garupá | 28,814 | #149 |
| Apóstoles | 26,710 | #165 |
| Jardín América | 24,905 | #177 |
| San Pedro | 23,736 | #189 |
Cities near Posadas
- Garupá28,814 people · ~14 km away
- Apóstoles26,710 people · ~60 km away
- Gobernador Virasora28,756 people · ~74 km away
- Ituzaingó168,419 people · ~78 km away
- Jardín América24,905 people · ~79 km away
- Oberá56,528 people · ~80 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Posadas?
Posadas has a population of 305,874 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Posadas in?
Posadas is located in Misiones, Argentina.
Is Posadas the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 836 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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