El Bolsón Population 2026
El Bolsón has a population of 21,287, making it the #198 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Rio Negro. It is about 136× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,287
Rank in Argentina
#198
Coordinates
41.96°S, 71.53°W
~320 m elevation · America/Argentina/Salta
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
1,407 km
874 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rio Negro
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Cipolletti | 95,524 | #46 |
| San Carlos de Bariloche | 95,394 | #47 |
| General Roca | 73,212 | #64 |
| Viedma | 48,940 | #93 |
| Villa Regina | 31,209 | #143 |
| Allen | 26,083 | #170 |
| Cinco Saltos | 19,819 | #207 |
| San Antonio Oeste | 16,966 | #230 |
Cities near El Bolsón
- San Carlos de Bariloche95,394 people · ~93 km away
- Esquel28,486 people · ~107 km away
- San Martín de los Andes23,519 people · ~201 km away
- Zapala31,534 people · ~362 km away
- Cutral-Có47,380 people · ~389 km away
- Plottier25,186 people · ~434 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Bolsón?
El Bolsón has a population of 21,287 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #198 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is El Bolsón in?
El Bolsón is located in Rio Negro, Argentina.
Is El Bolsón the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 1,407 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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