Mercedes Population 2026
Mercedes has a population of 63,284, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Buenos Aires. Roughly 0.1% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,284
Rank in Argentina
#71
Coordinates
34.65°S, 59.43°W
~40 m elevation · America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
97 km
60 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Buenos Aires
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Mar del Plata | 593,337 | #4 |
| Bahía Blanca | 299,101 | #10 |
| Merlo | 268,961 | #12 |
| Quilmes | 262,379 | #13 |
| José C. Paz | 230,208 | #18 |
| La Plata | 195,443 | #20 |
| Berazategui | 180,523 | #21 |
| San Miguel | 168,762 | #24 |
Cities near Mercedes
- Luján97,363 people · ~30 km away
- San Antonio de Areco23,114 people · ~45 km away
- Pilar81,120 people · ~52 km away
- Chivilcoy54,514 people · ~60 km away
- José C. Paz230,208 people · ~63 km away
- Merlo268,961 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mercedes?
Mercedes has a population of 63,284 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Mercedes in?
Mercedes is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Is Mercedes the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 97 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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