Quick facts
Rosario overview
Rosario (orange) and the other large cities of Argentina
Rosario lies in Santa Fe in Argentina at 32.95°S, 60.64°W, about 38 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Argentina/Cordoba (UTC-3); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is smaller than Córdoba (2,106,734) and larger than Mar del Plata (593,337). The largest city in Argentina is Buenos Aires with 2,891,082 people; the capital, Buenos Aires, has 2,891,082.
The national capital, Buenos Aires, is about 279 km away; the nearest large city is San Nicolás de los Arroyos, 59 km from Rosario.
Argentina as a whole has a live population of 46,050,345 (+0.3% a year) and ranks #35 of 238 countries — see the Argentina population page for the full statistics and the Argentina atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Rosario
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| San Nicolás de los Arroyos Buenos Aires | 59 km | 134,217 |
| Paraná Entre Rios | 135 km | 247,139 |
| Santa Fe Santa Fe | 144 km | 391,164 |
Largest cities in Argentina
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buenos AiresCapital | Buenos Aires F.D. | 2,891,082 |
| 2 | Córdoba | Cordoba | 2,106,734 |
| 3 | Rosario | Santa Fe | 948,312 |
| 4 | Mar del Plata | Buenos Aires | 593,337 |
| 5 | San Miguel de Tucumán | Tucuman | 548,866 |
| 6 | Salta | Salta | 520,683 |
| 7 | Santa Fe | Santa Fe | 391,164 |
| 8 | Avellaneda | Buenos Aires | 367,554 |
| 9 | Corrientes | Corrientes | 346,334 |
| 10 | Posadas | Misiones | 305,874 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rosario?
Rosario has about 948,312 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Rosario the capital of Argentina?
No. The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires (2,891,082 people), about 279 km away. Rosario is the 3rd largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Rosario compared with the rest of Argentina?
Its 948,312 residents are 2.1% of the 46,050,345 people living in Argentina today. Buenos Aires is larger with 2,891,082 people.
Where is Rosario?
In Santa Fe, Argentina, at latitude -32.95 and longitude -60.64, 38 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include San Nicolás de los Arroyos (59 km), Paraná (135 km), Santa Fe (144 km).
Explore more
Cite or link to this page
Glostats. (2026). Rosario Population 2026 — Argentina. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/argentina/rosario/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/argentina/rosario/">Rosario Population 2026 — Argentina</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.