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Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires

Argentina

Provincial capital38.0004° S, 57.5562° W

Mar del Plata is a city located in Argentina's Buenos Aires province, with a population of 593,337. It is situated along the southeastern coast of the country, providing a significant urban center within the region.

Population593,337
ProvinceBuenos Aires
Coordinates38.0004° S, 57.5562° W
CountryArgentina
Rank in Argentina#4 of 14,884

Map

Nearest Airports

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Ástor Piazzola International Airport

MDQRegional

7.5 km away

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Parque Hermoso Airport

AR-0291Local

7.9 km away

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Mar del Plata Gliding Club

AR-0391Local

8.7 km away

Climate Overview

Average annual temperature

14.5°C

Average annual precipitation

876mm

Source: Open-Meteo climate data

Infrastructure & Services

Mar del Plata has a wide network of infrastructure and services. Within a 10 km radius, the city counts 222 parks, 159 restaurants, 105 hotels, 104 schools and 76 fuel stations.

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27Hospitals
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104Schools
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15Universities
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222Parks
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11Museums
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8Libraries
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105Hotels
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159Restaurants
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49Banks
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73Pharmacies
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76Fuel stations
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2Train stations
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4Bus stations
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31Police stations
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2Fire stations
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Within a 10 km radius. Source: OpenStreetMap

Useful Facts

Alternative names
Mardel, MDQ
Founded
1874
Area
79.48 km²
Official website
www.mardelplata.gob.ar
Wikipedia
Mar del Plata
Wikidata
Q52607

About Mar del Plata

The city is positioned at coordinates -38.00042° latitude and -57.5562° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Western hemispheres. At an elevation of 14 meters, Mar del Plata falls within the America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires timezone. Nearby places include Estación Camet, located 13.1 kilometers away.

Mar del Plata ranks 4th in population among 863 cities in Argentina. With a total urban population of 25,279,850 in the country, it is one of the larger urban areas, following Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Rosario.

Cities in Buenos Aires

Within Buenos Aires province, Mar del Plata is the 1st largest city out of 73. Other notable cities in the province include Bahía Blanca, Merlo, Quilmes, José C. Paz, and La Plata.

Bahía Blanca299,101Merlo268,961Quilmes262,379José C. Paz230,208La Plata195,443Berazategui180,523San Miguel168,762San Nicolás de los Arroyos134,217Tandil115,877Lomas de Zamora111,897

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Mar del Plata.

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Playa GrandeCity
3.8 km
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Escuela Italiana Colegio Da VinciCity
4.9 km
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CametCity
6.7 km
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Peralta RamosCity
7.2 km
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Parque CametCity
7.2 km
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Punta MogotesCity
7.4 km
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Barrio El RetazoCity
9.6 km
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Las Colinas de Peralta RamosCity
10.2 km
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Barrio Colonia AlegreCity
10.8 km
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Barrio Félix U CametCity
11.6 km
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Barrio San PatricioCity
12.2 km
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Estación CametCity · 5,241 inhab.
13.1 km
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Los AcantiladosCity
13.4 km
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Barrio Santa PaulaCity
13.6 km
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BatánCity
13.6 km
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Estación ChapadmalalCity
14.4 km
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Playa DoradaCity
14.5 km
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Santa ElenaCity
15.6 km
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Barrio Los ZarzalesCity
16 km
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Frente MarCity
16.2 km

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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 Mar del Plata?

The population of Mar del Plata is 593,337.

In which province/state is Mar del Plata located?

Mar del Plata is located in Buenos Aires province.

What are the coordinates of Mar del Plata?

The coordinates of Mar del Plata are -38.00042° latitude and -57.5562° longitude.

What is the elevation of Mar del Plata?

The elevation of Mar del Plata is 14 meters.

What is the population ranking of Mar del Plata in Argentina?

Mar del Plata ranks 4th in population in Argentina.

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