What is the Capital of Argentina?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Argentina is Buenos Aires. Argentina is located in South America, South America, with a population of 46,735,004. The official currency is the Argentine peso and the primary language spoken is Spanish.
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Buenos Aires at a glance
| Capital city | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|
| Country | Argentina (Argentine Republic) |
| Region | South America, South America |
| Country population | 46,735,004 (33rd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-03:00 |
| Currency | Argentine peso (ARS) |
| Calling code | +54 |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Argentina
- Sucre, capital of Bolivia
- Brasília, capital of Brazil
- Santiago, capital of Chile
- Asunción, capital of Paraguay
- Montevideo, capital of Uruguay
Argentina in context
- Argentina covers 2,780,400 km², making it the 8th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 17 people per km² ranks 175th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay.
- With 46,735,004 people, Argentina holds about 10.7% of the population of South America.
- With 2 official languages, Argentina has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Argentina is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Argentina — FAQ
What is the capital of Argentina?
The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
Is Buenos Aires the largest city in Argentina?
Yes — Buenos Aires is both the capital and the largest city of Argentina.
What country is Buenos Aires in?
Buenos Aires is the capital city of Argentina.
What continent is Buenos Aires in?
Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, is located in South America.
Is Buenos Aires the capital of Argentina?
Yes — Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina (official name: Argentine Republic).
Buenos Aires is the capital of which country?
Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina, in South America.
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