Ushuaia Population 2026
Ushuaia has a population of 56,825, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇦🇷 Argentina, located in Tierra del Fuego. Roughly 0.1% of Argentina's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Buenos Aires, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
56,825
Rank in Argentina
#81
Coordinates
54.81°S, 68.32°W
~6 m elevation · America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Distance to capital (Buenos Aires)
2,374 km
1,474 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tierra del Fuego
| City | Population | Rank in Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Río Grande | 52,681 | #89 |
Cities near Ushuaia
- Río Grande52,681 people · ~120 km away
- Río Gallegos95,796 people · ~360 km away
- El Calafate22,844 people · ~564 km away
- Puerto Deseado16,747 people · ~803 km away
- Pico Truncado25,194 people · ~891 km away
- Las Heras24,728 people · ~921 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ushuaia?
Ushuaia has a population of 56,825 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Argentina.
What region is Ushuaia in?
Ushuaia is located in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
Is Ushuaia the capital of Argentina?
No, the capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires, about 2,374 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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