Aimogasta Population 2026

Aimogasta has a population of 16,625, making it the #235 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in La Rioja. It is about 174× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.

Location of Aimogasta (capital Buenos Aires shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

16,625

Rank in Argentina

#235

Coordinates

28.56°S, 66.81°W

~828 m elevation · America/Argentina/La_Rioja

Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)

1,044 km

648 miles, straight line

Other big cities in La Rioja

City	Population	Rank in Argentina
La Rioja	178,872	#22
Chilecito	42,248	#112

Cities near Aimogasta

La Rioja178,872 people · ~95 km away
Chilecito42,248 people · ~95 km away
Catamarca159,139 people · ~100 km away
Aguilares32,494 people · ~172 km away
Monteros23,771 people · ~201 km away
Famaillá30,951 people · ~217 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Aimogasta?

Aimogasta has a population of 16,625 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #235 biggest city in Argentina.

What region is Aimogasta in?

Aimogasta is located in La Rioja, Argentina.

Is Aimogasta the capital of Argentina?

No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 1,044 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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