Puerto Iguazú Population 2026
Puerto Iguazú has a population of 32,038, making it the #138 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Misiones. Roughly 0.1% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 90× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,038
Rank in Argentina
#138
Coordinates
25.60°S, 54.57°W
~177 m elevation · America/Argentina/Cordoba
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
1,067 km
663 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Misiones
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Posadas | 305,874 | #9 |
| Oberá | 56,528 | #82 |
| Puerto Eldorado | 54,189 | #85 |
| San Vicente | 38,247 | #120 |
| Garupá | 28,814 | #149 |
| Apóstoles | 26,710 | #165 |
| Jardín América | 24,905 | #177 |
| San Pedro | 23,736 | #189 |
Cities near Puerto Iguazú
- Colonia Wanda15,529 people · ~42 km away
- Puerto Esperanza15,579 people · ~47 km away
- Puerto Eldorado54,189 people · ~91 km away
- Montecarlo22,229 people · ~109 km away
- San Vicente38,247 people · ~121 km away
- San Pedro23,736 people · ~123 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puerto Iguazú?
Puerto Iguazú has a population of 32,038 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #138 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Puerto Iguazú in?
Puerto Iguazú is located in Misiones, Argentina.
Is Puerto Iguazú the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 1,067 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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