Esquel Population 2026
Esquel has a population of 28,486, making it the #151 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Chubut. Roughly 0.1% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 101× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,486
Rank in Argentina
#151
Coordinates
42.91°S, 71.32°W
~577 m elevation · America/Argentina/Catamarca
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
1,450 km
900 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chubut
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Comodoro Rivadavia | 140,850 | #29 |
| Trelew | 97,915 | #42 |
| Puerto Madryn | 64,555 | #70 |
| Rawson | 26,335 | #168 |
Cities near Esquel
- El Bolsón21,287 people · ~107 km away
- San Carlos de Bariloche95,394 people · ~196 km away
- San Martín de los Andes23,519 people · ~306 km away
- Las Heras24,728 people · ~445 km away
- Comodoro Rivadavia140,850 people · ~447 km away
- Zapala31,534 people · ~458 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Esquel?
Esquel has a population of 28,486 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #151 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Esquel in?
Esquel is located in Chubut, Argentina.
Is Esquel the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 1,450 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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