Zárate Population 2026
Zárate has a population of 99,061, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Buenos Aires. Roughly 0.2% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
99,061
Rank in Argentina
#41
Coordinates
34.10°S, 59.02°W
~27 m elevation · America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
83 km
52 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 Miguel | 168,762 | #24 |
Cities near Zárate
- Campana86,860 people · ~10 km away
- Pilar81,120 people · ~42 km away
- San Antonio de Areco23,114 people · ~44 km away
- Tortuguitas41,390 people · ~49 km away
- Ingeniero Pablo Nogués38,470 people · ~52 km away
- José C. Paz230,208 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zárate?
Zárate has a population of 99,061 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Zárate in?
Zárate is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Is Zárate the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 83 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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