Catamarca Population 2026

Catamarca has a population of 159,139, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Catamarca. Roughly 0.3% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

159,139

Rank in Argentina

#26

Coordinates

28.47°S, 65.79°W

~545 m elevation · America/Argentina/Catamarca

Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)

979 km

608 miles, straight line

Cities near Catamarca

Aimogasta16,625 people · ~100 km away
Aguilares32,494 people · ~117 km away
Termas de Río Hondo27,838 people · ~142 km away
Monteros23,771 people · ~147 km away
La Rioja178,872 people · ~148 km away
Famaillá30,951 people · ~162 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Catamarca?

Catamarca has a population of 159,139 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Argentina.

What region is Catamarca in?

Catamarca is located in Catamarca, Argentina.

Is Catamarca the capital of Argentina?

No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 979 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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