Punta Alta Population 2026
Punta Alta has a population of 57,209, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Buenos Aires. Roughly 0.1% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,209
Rank in Argentina
#79
Coordinates
38.88°S, 62.08°W
~3 m elevation · America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
578 km
359 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 Punta Alta
- Bahía Blanca299,101 people · ~25 km away
- Coronel Suárez27,000 people · ~159 km away
- Tres Arroyos47,136 people · ~166 km away
- Río Colorado16,132 people · ~175 km away
- Carmen de Patagones20,533 people · ~227 km away
- Viedma48,940 people · ~229 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Punta Alta?
Punta Alta has a population of 57,209 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Punta Alta in?
Punta Alta is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Is Punta Alta the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 578 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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