La Rioja Population 2026
La Rioja has a population of 178,872, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in La Rioja. Roughly 0.4% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
178,872
Rank in Argentina
#22
Coordinates
29.41°S, 66.86°W
~493 m elevation · America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
986 km
612 miles, straight line
Other big cities in La Rioja
Cities near La Rioja
- Chilecito42,248 people · ~68 km away
- Aimogasta16,625 people · ~95 km away
- Catamarca159,139 people · ~148 km away
- San José de Jáchal21,018 people · ~204 km away
- Cruz del Eje28,166 people · ~246 km away
- Aguilares32,494 people · ~252 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Rioja?
La Rioja has a population of 178,872 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is La Rioja in?
La Rioja is located in La Rioja, Argentina.
Is La Rioja the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 986 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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