Río Colorado Population 2026
Río Colorado has a population of 16,132, making it the #238 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Rio Negro. It is about 179× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,132
Rank in Argentina
#238
Coordinates
38.99°S, 64.10°W
~76 m elevation · America/Argentina/Salta
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
704 km
437 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rio Negro
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Cipolletti | 95,524 | #46 |
| San Carlos de Bariloche | 95,394 | #47 |
| General Roca | 73,212 | #64 |
| Viedma | 48,940 | #93 |
| Villa Regina | 31,209 | #143 |
| Allen | 26,083 | #170 |
| El Bolsón | 21,287 | #198 |
| Cinco Saltos | 19,819 | #207 |
Cities near Río Colorado
- Bahía Blanca299,101 people · ~161 km away
- Punta Alta57,209 people · ~175 km away
- San Antonio Oeste16,966 people · ~207 km away
- Carmen de Patagones20,533 people · ~223 km away
- Viedma48,940 people · ~223 km away
- Coronel Suárez27,000 people · ~254 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Río Colorado?
Río Colorado has a population of 16,132 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #238 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Río Colorado in?
Río Colorado is located in Rio Negro, Argentina.
Is Río Colorado the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 704 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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