Santiago del Estero Population 2026
Santiago del Estero has a population of 252,192, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Santiago del Estero. Roughly 0.5% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
252,192
Rank in Argentina
#15
Coordinates
27.80°S, 64.26°W
~176 m elevation · America/Argentina/Cordoba
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
941 km
584 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santiago del Estero
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Termas de Río Hondo | 27,838 | #156 |
| Añatuya | 20,261 | #204 |
Cities near Santiago del Estero
- Termas de Río Hondo27,838 people · ~68 km away
- Bella Vista15,126 people · ~133 km away
- Aguilares32,494 people · ~139 km away
- Famaillá30,951 people · ~140 km away
- Monteros23,771 people · ~141 km away
- San Miguel de Tucumán548,866 people · ~144 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santiago del Estero?
Santiago del Estero has a population of 252,192 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Santiago del Estero in?
Santiago del Estero is located in Santiago del Estero, Argentina.
Is Santiago del Estero the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 941 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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