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Formosa, Formosa

Argentina

Regional capital26.1849° S, 58.1731° W

Formosa is a city located in Argentina, within the province of Formosa. It has a population of 222,226 residents, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population222,226
ProvinceFormosa
Coordinates26.1849° S, 58.1731° W
CountryArgentina
Rank in Argentina#19 of 14,884

Map

Nearest Airports

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Formosa National Airport

FMARegional

6.3 km away

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Aeródromo sede del Aeroclub Formosa

AR-0161Local

18 km away

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Aeródromo de la Estancia Herradura

PY-0021Local

34.5 km away

Climate Overview

Average annual temperature

22.8°C

Average annual precipitation

1588mm

Source: Open-Meteo climate data

Infrastructure & Services

Formosa has a wide network of infrastructure and services. Within a 10 km radius, the city counts 146 schools, 87 parks, 27 restaurants, 27 fuel stations and 24 hotels.

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21Hospitals
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146Schools
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10Universities
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87Parks
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4Museums
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4Libraries
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24Hotels
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27Restaurants
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18Banks
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21Pharmacies
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27Fuel stations
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2Bus stations
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21Police stations
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2Fire stations
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Within a 10 km radius. Source: OpenStreetMap

Useful Facts

Founded
1879
Area
75 km²
Official website
www.formosa.gov.ar
Wikipedia
Formosa
Wikidata
Q44214

About Formosa

The city is situated at coordinates -26.18489° latitude and -58.17313° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Western hemispheres. Formosa has an elevation of 67 meters and operates within the America/Argentina/Cordoba timezone. Nearby cities include San Francisco de Laishi, Herradura, and Villa Oliva.

Formosa ranks as the 19th most populous city in Argentina out of a total of 863 cities. The country's total urban population is 25,279,850, highlighting the city's relative size within the national context.

Cities in Formosa

Within the province of Formosa, the city holds the rank of #1 among 19 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Pirané, Clorinda, El Colorado, Ingeniero Guillermo N. Juárez, and Las Lomitas.

Pirané19,124Clorinda15,000El Colorado12,780Ingeniero Guillermo N. Juárez10,357Las Lomitas10,354Ibarreta8,687Comandante Fontana5,655Palo Santo5,324San Francisco de Laishi4,384Estanislao del Campo4,055

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Formosa.

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Alberdi ViejoNeighborhood
1.7 km
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Stella MarisNeighborhood
2.3 km
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El TúnelNeighborhood
2.7 km
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Chaco’iNeighborhood
2.7 km
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GalponesCity
2.9 km
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AlberdiCity
3 km
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CentroNeighborhood
3 km
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CaracolitoNeighborhood
3.1 km
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YtororoNeighborhood
3.2 km
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Santa ElenaNeighborhood
3.3 km
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Loma ClavelNeighborhood
3.5 km
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YaguarónNeighborhood
3.6 km
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San CayetanoNeighborhood
3.6 km
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Tres de MayoNeighborhood
3.8 km
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Tarumá VueltaNeighborhood
4 km
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San FranciscoNeighborhood
4.1 km
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Colonia AlberdiCity
6.8 km
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Compañía LomaVillage
8.4 km
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Estancia Mariscal LópezVillage
9 km
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Potrero VargasCity
9.1 km

Explore Argentina

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Argentina, compare countries, view rankings, or access 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 Formosa?

The population of Formosa is 222,226.

In which province/state is Formosa located?

Formosa is located in the province of Formosa.

What are the coordinates of Formosa?

The coordinates of Formosa are -26.18489° latitude and -58.17313° longitude.

What is the elevation of Formosa?

The elevation of Formosa is 67 meters.

What is the population ranking of Formosa in Argentina?

Formosa ranks 19th in population among cities in Argentina.

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