Smallest Cities in Argentina

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Argentina

1 La Esperanza 10 5,002

2 Open Door 01 5,014

3 El Alcázar 14 5,127

4 Villa Huidobro 05 5,155

5 Cervantes 16 5,173

6 Calilegua 10 5,174

7 Tancacha 05 5,184

8 Estación Camet 01 5,241

9 Graneros 24 5,263

10 Guatraché 11 5,271

11 Las Higueras 05 5,282

12 Palma Sola 10 5,318

13 Beltrán 22 5,321

14 Cerro Azul 14 5,323

15 Palo Santo 09 5,324

16 Gobernador Gregores 20 5,343

17 Villa Hernandarias 08 5,375

18 Caimancito 10 5,403

19 Pozo del Molle 05 5,429

20 Santo Pipó 14 5,447

21 Campo Gallo 22 5,455

22 Tilisarao 19 5,478

23 Valle Hermoso 05 5,486

24 Laborde 05 5,492

25 General Levalle 05 5,492

26 Monte Buey 05 5,497

27 Sastre 21 5,521

28 Margarita Belén 03 5,547

29 Balnearia 05 5,585

30 General Conesa 16 5,595

31 Devoto 05 5,597

32 Huerta Grande 05 5,630

33 Chañar Ladeado 21 5,639

34 Tilcara 10 5,640

35 Despeñaderos 05 5,645

36 Comandante Fontana 09 5,655

37 Perugorría 06 5,685

38 Gaiman 04 5,753

39 Ingeniero Jacobacci 16 5,785

40 Maciá 08 5,806

41 Paso de la Patria 06 5,818

42 Concepción del Bermejo 03 5,830

43 Villa Ojo de Agua 22 5,832

44 Capioví 14 5,860

45 Villa General Belgrano 05 5,888

46 Panambí 14 5,970

47 Suncho Corral 22 6,087

48 Mocoretá 06 6,088

49 Puerto Libertad 14 6,143

50 Puerto San Julián 20 6,143

51 Larroque 08 6,200

52 Rada Tilly 04 6,208

53 Saujil 02 6,307

54 Gobernador Roca 14 6,315

55 Capayán 02 6,358

56 Senillosa 15 6,394

57 Trevelin 04 6,395

58 Fray Luis Beltrán 16 6,401

59 Salsipuedes 05 6,411

60 Los Altos 02 6,421

61 Adelia María 05 6,434

62 Berrotarán 05 6,446

63 San José 14 6,452

64 Ingeniero Luis A. Huergo 16 6,483

65 Victorica 11 6,565

66 Tapalqué 01 6,605

67 Los Frentones 03 6,610

68 Yacimientos Río Turbio 20 6,650

69 Río Turbio 20 6,650

70 Alba Posse 14 6,652

71 Trancas 24 6,658

72 La Toma 19 6,663

73 San Antonio 10 6,729

74 San Benito 08 6,771

75 Santa Rosa de Río Primero 05 6,788

76 General Fernández Oro 16 6,813

77 Avia Terai 03 6,821

78 Mina Clavero 05 6,855

79 Icaño 02 6,857

80 Castelli 01 6,859

81 Cruz Alta 05 6,862

82 Villa San Agustín 18 6,864

83 Montecristo 05 6,914

84 Monte Maíz 05 6,920

85 Arias 05 6,928

86 Veinticinco de Mayo 11 6,962

87 Sierra Grande 16 6,978

88 Intendente Alvear 11 6,990

89 Malabrigo 21 7,026

90 La Cocha 24 7,066

91 María Grande 08 7,101

92 Villa del Totoral 05 7,110

93 Laguna Larga 05 7,137

94 Realicó 11 7,151

95 General Conesa 01 7,156

96 La Cumbre 05 7,235

97 Sampacho 05 7,238

98 Villa de Soto 05 7,303

99 Río Primero 05 7,389

100 San Miguel 06 7,396

The smallest cities in Argentina (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. La Esperanza has a population of just 5,002. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,002 residents, La Esperanza is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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