Chilecito Population 2026

Chilecito has a population of 42,248, making it the #112 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in La Rioja. Roughly 0.1% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,248

Rank in Argentina

#112

Coordinates

29.16°S, 67.50°W

~1,107 m elevation · America/Argentina/La_Rioja

Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)

1,052 km

653 miles, straight line

Other big cities in La Rioja

City	Population	Rank in Argentina
La Rioja	178,872	#22
Aimogasta	16,625	#235

Cities near Chilecito

La Rioja178,872 people · ~68 km away
Aimogasta16,625 people · ~95 km away
San José de Jáchal21,018 people · ~170 km away
Catamarca159,139 people · ~184 km away
Aguilares32,494 people · ~267 km away
Albardón20,413 people · ~272 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chilecito?

Chilecito has a population of 42,248 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #112 biggest city in Argentina.

What region is Chilecito in?

Chilecito is located in La Rioja, Argentina.

Is Chilecito the capital of Argentina?

No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 1,052 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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