Árgos Population 2026
Árgos has a population of 22,209, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇬🇷 Greece, located in Peloponnese. Roughly 0.2% of Greece's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Athens, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,209
Rank in Greece
#87
Coordinates
37.63°N, 22.73°E
~19 m elevation · Europe/Athens
Distance to capital (Athens)
96 km
60 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Peloponnese
Cities near Árgos
FAQ
What is the population of Árgos?
Árgos has a population of 22,209 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in Greece.
What region is Árgos in?
Árgos is located in Peloponnese, Greece.
Is Árgos the capital of Greece?
No, the capital of Greece is Athens, about 96 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.