Las Heras Population 2026
Las Heras has a population of 24,728, making it the #180 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Santa Cruz. Roughly 0.1% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 117× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,728
Rank in Argentina
#180
Coordinates
46.54°S, 68.93°W
~324 m elevation · America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
1,595 km
990 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Cruz
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Río Gallegos | 95,796 | #45 |
| Caleta Olivia | 56,310 | #83 |
| Pico Truncado | 25,194 | #172 |
| El Calafate | 22,844 | #194 |
| Puerto Deseado | 16,747 | #234 |
Cities near Las Heras
- Pico Truncado25,194 people · ~80 km away
- Caleta Olivia56,310 people · ~108 km away
- Comodoro Rivadavia140,850 people · ~134 km away
- Puerto Deseado16,747 people · ~266 km away
- Esquel28,486 people · ~445 km away
- Trelew97,915 people · ~464 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Las Heras?
Las Heras has a population of 24,728 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #180 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Las Heras in?
Las Heras is located in Santa Cruz, Argentina.
Is Las Heras the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 1,595 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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