Resistencia Population 2026
Resistencia has a population of 290,793, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Chaco. Roughly 0.6% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 9.9× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
290,793
Rank in Argentina
#11
Coordinates
27.46°S, 58.99°W
~45 m elevation · America/Argentina/Cordoba
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
797 km
495 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chaco
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña | 81,879 | #56 |
| Barranqueras | 50,823 | #90 |
| Villa Ángela | 43,511 | #108 |
| Juan José Castelli | 36,588 | #124 |
| Quitilipi | 32,083 | #137 |
| General José de San Martín | 31,758 | #141 |
| Machagai | 28,070 | #154 |
| Charata | 27,813 | #157 |
Cities near Resistencia
- Barranqueras50,823 people · ~5 km away
- Fontana26,745 people · ~7 km away
- Corrientes346,334 people · ~15 km away
- San Luis del Palmar15,347 people · ~43 km away
- San Lorenzo47,626 people · ~78 km away
- Saladas18,349 people · ~95 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Resistencia?
Resistencia has a population of 290,793 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Resistencia in?
Resistencia is located in Chaco, Argentina.
Is Resistencia the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 797 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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