Córdoba

Córdoba has an estimated population of about 1,563,800 inhabitants (2026 estimate). Located in central Argentina along the Suquía River, Córdoba is the second-largest city in the country and an important cultural, educational, and economic center. The city was founded in 1573 by the Spanish conquistador Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera and quickly became a key administrative and religious center in colonial South America. Córdoba gained prominence with the establishment of the National University of Córdoba in 1613, one of the oldest universities in the Americas.

The city preserves a rich colonial heritage, particularly in the historic Jesuit Block and Estancias, which are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Notable landmarks include the Córdoba Cathedral and the Cabildo of Córdoba. Today, Córdoba is known for its vibrant student population, cultural life, and growing industrial and technological sectors.

Córdoba in Argentina

Population 1,563,800 (2026 estimate)

Area 576.0 km²

Elevation 390 m

Density 2,715 inh./km²

Coordinates 31.4° S
64.2° W

Córdoba Population Evolution

The following curve shows the evolution of Córdoba population between 1810 and 2022.

The population of Córdoba in 2026 is estimated to 1,563,800 inhabitants. This estimate is taken from our extrapolation of available data and not an official estimate.

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Population Summary

Year	Population	Change
1810	9,080
1914	134,935	+1,386.1%
1970	801,771	+494.2%
1991	1,179,372	+47.1%
2022	1,505,250	+27.6%

Interactive Map of Córdoba

📍 Points of Interest

What to see in Córdoba

Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba

Córdoba Cathedral, Argentina

Evita Fine Arts Museum

National University of Córdoba

university

Teatro del Libertador General San Martín

concert hall

Famous People Born in Córdoba

José Luis Cuciuffo

association football player

Born 1961 - Died 2004

David Nalbandian

tennis player

Born 1982

Argentine tennis player

Javier Pastore

association football player

Born 1989

Sister Cities of Córdoba

Sister cities, also known as twin cities, are formal partnerships between cities in different countries to promote cultural and commercial ties. The following table shows the sistercities of Cordoba, which is also twinned with the provinces of Andalusia and Castile and Leon in Spain, and Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Piedmont in Italy.

This list is based on publicly available structured data and may differ slightly from official municipal publications.

City	Country	Population
Xi'an	🇨🇳 People's Republic of China	12,952,907
Santa Cruz de la Sierra	🇧🇴 Bolivia	3,151,676
Montevideo	🇺🇾 Uruguay	1,302,954
Campinas	🇧🇷 Brazil	1,213,792
Turin	🇮🇹 Italy	841,600
Natal	🇧🇷 Brazil	751,300
Cochabamba	🇧🇴 Bolivia	632,013
Izhevsk	🇷🇺 Russia	616,297
Florianópolis	🇧🇷 Brazil	587,486
Córdoba	🇪🇸 Spain	323,262
Valparaíso	🇨🇱 Chile	296,655
Córdoba	🇲🇽 Mexico	204,721
Gyumri	🇦🇲 Armenia	121,976
Córdoba	🇻🇪 Venezuela	33,124
Ciutadella de Menorca	🇪🇸 Spain	32,431
Marín	🇪🇸 Spain	23,991
Córdoba (Nariño)	🇨🇴 Colombia	14,006
Córdoba (Bolívar)	🇨🇴 Colombia	12,266
Córdoba (Quindío)	🇨🇴 Colombia	5,238

Learn more about Córdoba

• Official website

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