Puerto Deseado Population 2026
Puerto Deseado has a population of 16,747, making it the #234 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Santa Cruz. It is about 173× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,747
Rank in Argentina
#234
Coordinates
47.75°S, 65.90°W
~26 m elevation · America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
1,589 km
987 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 |
| Las Heras | 24,728 | #180 |
| El Calafate | 22,844 | #194 |
Cities near Puerto Deseado
- Pico Truncado25,194 people · ~188 km away
- Caleta Olivia56,310 people · ~190 km away
- Comodoro Rivadavia140,850 people · ~243 km away
- Las Heras24,728 people · ~266 km away
- Rawson26,335 people · ~499 km away
- Río Gallegos95,796 people · ~494 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puerto Deseado?
Puerto Deseado has a population of 16,747 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #234 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Puerto Deseado in?
Puerto Deseado is located in Santa Cruz, Argentina.
Is Puerto Deseado the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 1,589 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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