Quilmes Population 2026
Quilmes has a population of 262,379, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Buenos Aires. Roughly 0.6% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
262,379
Rank in Argentina
#13
Coordinates
34.72°S, 58.25°W
~24 m elevation · America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
16 km
10 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 |
| José C. Paz | 230,208 | #18 |
| La Plata | 195,443 | #20 |
| Berazategui | 180,523 | #21 |
| San Miguel | 168,762 | #24 |
| San Nicolás de los Arroyos | 134,217 | #30 |
Cities near Quilmes
- Berazategui180,523 people · ~6 km away
- Lomas de Zamora111,897 people · ~14 km away
- Adrogué28,265 people · ~15 km away
- Buenos Aires2,891,082 people · ~16 km away
- San Justo105,274 people · ~29 km away
- Ezeiza115,021 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Quilmes?
Quilmes has a population of 262,379 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Quilmes in?
Quilmes is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Is Quilmes the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 16 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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