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Corrientes, Corrientes

Argentina

Regional capital27.4678° S, 58.8344° W

Corrientes is a city located in Argentina, within the province of Corrientes. It has a population of 346,334 residents, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population346,334
ProvinceCorrientes
Coordinates27.4678° S, 58.8344° W
CountryArgentina
Rank in Argentina#8 of 14,884

Map

Nearest Airports

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Corrientes Airport

CNQRegional

7.6 km away

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Nueva Valencia Airport

AR-0314Local

13.3 km away

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Cañada Quiroz Airport

AR-0589Local

14.7 km away

Climate Overview

Average annual temperature

22.1°C

Average annual precipitation

1411mm

Source: Open-Meteo climate data

Infrastructure & Services

Corrientes has a wide network of infrastructure and services. Within a 10 km radius, the city counts 300 parks, 224 schools, 68 pharmacies, 59 police stations and 49 libraries.

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16Hospitals
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224Schools
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28Universities
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300Parks
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19Museums
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49Libraries
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20Hotels
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31Restaurants
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18Banks
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68Pharmacies
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32Fuel stations
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2Train stations
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2Bus stations
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59Police stations
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3Fire stations
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Within a 10 km radius. Source: OpenStreetMap

Useful Facts

Alternative names
Corrientes, Argentina
Founded
1588
Area
90 km²
Official website
www.ciudaddecorrientes.gov.ar
Wikipedia
Corrientes
Wikidata
Q44211

About Corrientes

The city is situated at coordinates -27.46784° latitude and -58.8344° longitude, in the Southern and Western hemispheres. It has an elevation of 63 meters and operates in the America/Argentina/Cordoba timezone. Nearby cities include Resistencia, Barranqueras, and Fontana.

Corrientes ranks #8 among 863 cities in Argentina based on population. The total urban population of the country is 25,279,850, highlighting the city's notable size within the national context.

Cities in Corrientes

Within the province of Corrientes, the city ranks #1 out of 51 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Ituzaingó, Goya, San Lorenzo, Paso de los Libres, and Curuzú Cuatiá.

Ituzaingó168,419Goya70,245San Lorenzo47,626Paso de los Libres43,805Curuzú Cuatiá36,390Mercedes30,649Gobernador Virasora28,756Esquina26,399Monte Caseros24,671Santo Tomé22,634

Nearby Cities

Around Corrientes, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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Bañado SurCity
2.3 km
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Puerto AntequeraCity
3.3 km
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Barrio de los PescadoresCity
3.3 km
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Isla AntequeraCity
6.6 km
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Isla El TalarCity
8.5 km
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BarranquerasCity · 50,823 inhab.
10.5 km
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Puerto VilelasCity · 8,455 inhab.
11.6 km
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Laguna BravaCity
12 km
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Paso PesoaCity
13.5 km
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ResistenciaRegional capital · 290,793 inhab.
15.1 km
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RiachueloCity · 3,668 inhab.
15.4 km
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El PalmarCity
17.7 km
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Santa AnaCity
17.8 km
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Puente San PedroCity
17.9 km
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San CayetanoCity
17.9 km
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Paso MartínezCity
18.7 km
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Colonia BenítezCity · 3,584 inhab.
18.8 km
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Tres HorquetasCity
19 km
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San Juan TadeoCity
19.4 km
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FontanaCity · 26,745 inhab.
20.7 km

Universities in Corrientes

Corrientes is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Instituto de Botánica del Nordeste1977——
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Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in Argentina, comparisons between countries, city rankings, and a full list of cities.

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Largest cities in Argentina

#1 Buenos Aires2,891,082#2 Córdoba2,106,734#3 Rosario948,312#4 Mar del Plata593,337#5 San Miguel de Tucumán548,866
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Corrientes?

The population of Corrientes is 346,334.

In which province/state is Corrientes located?

Corrientes is located in the province of Corrientes.

What are the coordinates of Corrientes?

The coordinates of Corrientes are -27.46784° latitude and -58.8344° longitude.

What is the elevation of Corrientes?

The elevation of Corrientes is 63 meters.

What is the population ranking of Corrientes in Argentina?

Corrientes ranks #8 in population among cities in Argentina.

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