Rosario Population 2026
Rosario has a population of 948,312, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Santa Fe. Roughly 2.1% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 3.0× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
948,312
Rank in Argentina
#3
Coordinates
32.95°S, 60.64°W
~38 m elevation · America/Argentina/Cordoba
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
279 km
173 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Fe
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 391,164 | #7 |
| Reconquista | 90,184 | #50 |
| Rafaela | 88,713 | #52 |
| 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 Rosario
- Gobernador Gálvez74,650 people · ~9 km away
- Granadero Baigorria32,427 people · ~12 km away
- Pérez24,436 people · ~13 km away
- Capitán Bermúdez27,060 people · ~16 km away
- Arroyo Seco20,620 people · ~26 km away
- Villa Constitución44,271 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rosario?
Rosario has a population of 948,312 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Rosario in?
Rosario is located in Santa Fe, Argentina.
Is Rosario the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 279 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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