Salta Population 2026
Salta has a population of 520,683, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Salta. Roughly 1.1% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 5.6× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
520,683
Rank in Argentina
#6
Coordinates
24.81°S, 65.42°W
~1,054 m elevation · America/Argentina/Salta
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
1,284 km
797 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Salta
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| San Ramón de la Nueva Orán | 74,059 | #61 |
| Tartagal | 60,819 | #72 |
| Profesor Salvador Mazza | 25,000 | #176 |
| Embarcación | 23,961 | #187 |
| General Mosconi | 19,811 | #208 |
| Joaquín V. González | 19,185 | #213 |
Cities near Salta
- Palpalá48,199 people · ~64 km away
- San Salvador de Jujuy257,970 people · ~69 km away
- San Pedro de Jujuy58,430 people · ~85 km away
- Libertador General San Martín49,267 people · ~127 km away
- Joaquín V. González19,185 people · ~135 km away
- Tafí Viejo48,459 people · ~215 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salta?
Salta has a population of 520,683 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Salta in?
Salta is located in Salta, Argentina.
Is Salta the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 1,284 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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