Villa Mercedes Population 2026
Villa Mercedes has a population of 96,781, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in San Luis. Roughly 0.2% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
96,781
Rank in Argentina
#44
Coordinates
33.68°S, 65.46°W
~516 m elevation · America/Argentina/San_Luis
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
660 km
410 miles, straight line
Other big cities in San Luis
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| San Luis | 169,947 | #23 |
Cities near Villa Mercedes
- San Luis169,947 people · ~91 km away
- Río Cuarto157,010 people · ~119 km away
- Embalse15,900 people · ~191 km away
- Villa Dolores28,009 people · ~194 km away
- Laboulaye19,908 people · ~197 km away
- Río Tercero53,389 people · ~209 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Villa Mercedes?
Villa Mercedes has a population of 96,781 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Villa Mercedes in?
Villa Mercedes is located in San Luis, Argentina.
Is Villa Mercedes the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 660 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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