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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Mar del Plata | 593,337 | #4 |
| Bahía Blanca | 299,101 | #10 |
| Merlo | 268,961 | #12 |
| Quilmes | 262,379 | #13 |
| José C. Paz | 230,208 | #18 |
| La Plata | 195,443 | #20 |
| Berazategui | 180,523 | #21 |
| San Nicolás de los Arroyos | 134,217 | #30 |
Cities near San Miguel
- Muñiz26,844 people · ~1 km away
- Bella Vista79,737 people · ~3 km away
- Los Polvorines53,354 people · ~5 km away
- Villa de Mayo43,405 people · ~5 km away
- José C. Paz230,208 people · ~6 km away
- Ingeniero Pablo Nogués38,470 people · ~7 km away
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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