San Miguel Population 2026

San Miguel has a population of 168,762, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Buenos Aires. Roughly 0.4% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.

Buenos AiresSan Miguel
Location of San Miguel (capital Buenos Aires shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
168,762
Rank in Argentina
#24
Coordinates
34.54°S, 58.71°W
~37 m elevation · America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
32 km
20 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Buenos Aires

CityPopulationRank in Argentina
Mar del Plata593,337#4
Bahía Blanca299,101#10
Merlo268,961#12
Quilmes262,379#13
José C. Paz230,208#18
La Plata195,443#20
Berazategui180,523#21
San Nicolás de los Arroyos134,217#30

Cities near San Miguel

FAQ

What is the population of San Miguel?
San Miguel has a population of 168,762 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is San Miguel in?
San Miguel is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Is San Miguel the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 32 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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