Puerto Rico Population 2026
Puerto Rico has a population of 17,491, making it the #226 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Misiones. It is about 165× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,491
Rank in Argentina
#226
Coordinates
26.81°S, 55.02°W
~188 m elevation · America/Argentina/Cordoba
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
925 km
574 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 |
| Puerto Iguazú | 32,038 | #138 |
| Garupá | 28,814 | #149 |
| Apóstoles | 26,710 | #165 |
| Jardín América | 24,905 | #177 |
Cities near Puerto Rico
- Jardín América24,905 people · ~33 km away
- Aristóbulo del Valle20,683 people · ~34 km away
- Montecarlo22,229 people · ~37 km away
- Puerto Eldorado54,189 people · ~55 km away
- Oberá56,528 people · ~76 km away
- San Vicente38,247 people · ~91 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico has a population of 17,491 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #226 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Puerto Rico in?
Puerto Rico is located in Misiones, Argentina.
Is Puerto Rico the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 925 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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