Río Grande Population 2026
Río Grande has a population of 52,681, making it the #89 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Tierra del Fuego. Roughly 0.1% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,681
Rank in Argentina
#89
Coordinates
53.79°S, 67.71°W
~9 m elevation · America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
2,254 km
1,400 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tierra del Fuego
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Ushuaia | 56,825 | #81 |
Cities near Río Grande
- Ushuaia56,825 people · ~120 km away
- Río Gallegos95,796 people · ~262 km away
- El Calafate22,844 people · ~494 km away
- Puerto Deseado16,747 people · ~683 km away
- Pico Truncado25,194 people · ~777 km away
- Las Heras24,728 people · ~810 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Río Grande?
Río Grande has a population of 52,681 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #89 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Río Grande in?
Río Grande is located in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
Is Río Grande the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 2,254 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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