Rafaela Population 2026
Rafaela has a population of 88,713, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Santa Fe. Roughly 0.2% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
88,713
Rank in Argentina
#52
Coordinates
31.25°S, 61.49°W
~96 m elevation · America/Argentina/Cordoba
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
473 km
294 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Fe
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Rosario | 948,312 | #3 |
| Santa Fe | 391,164 | #7 |
| Reconquista | 90,184 | #50 |
| Gobernador Gálvez | 74,650 | #60 |
| Venado Tuerto | 72,340 | #65 |
| Santo Tomé | 59,072 | #74 |
| Villa Constitución | 44,271 | #105 |
| Cañada de Gómez | 36,000 | #126 |
Cities near Rafaela
- Sunchales18,757 people · ~35 km away
- Esperanza35,885 people · ~57 km away
- San Francisco59,062 people · ~60 km away
- Morteros15,129 people · ~78 km away
- San Jorge16,873 people · ~80 km away
- Santo Tomé59,072 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rafaela?
Rafaela has a population of 88,713 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Rafaela in?
Rafaela is located in Santa Fe, Argentina.
Is Rafaela the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 473 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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