Corrientes sits in northeastern Argentina, serving as the capital of Corrientes Province along the Paraná River. It lies north of Resistencia, connected by bridges, with Posadas further east and Formosa to the north.
Location Map of Corrientes, Argentina
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Where is Corrientes Located?
Corrientes sits in northeastern Argentina, serving as the capital of Corrientes Province along the Paraná River. It lies north of Resistencia, connected by bridges, with Posadas further east and Formosa to the north.
The city covers about 500 sq km (193 sq mi), combining a historic urban core with riverfront districts and expanding suburbs. Population: 346,334 (Census 2022). Its riverside location has shaped both its culture and regional importance.
Corrientes is known for its strong cultural traditions and waterfront life. Major attractions include Costanera de Corrientes, Puente General Belgrano, Plaza 25 de Mayo, Teatro Vera, and nearby river beaches.
Corrientes Facts
| Country | Argentina |
| Province/State | Corrientes |
| County | Capital |
| Settlement Type | Capital city |
| Region | Northeast Argentina |
| Population | 346,334 (2022) |
| Area | 500 sq km |
| Time Zone | ART UTC-3 |
| Postal Code | W3400 |
| Dialing Code | +54 379 |
| Major Roads | RN-12, RN-16 |
| Nearest Airport | Corrientes Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | Resistencia, Posadas |
| Famous For | Culture, riverfront |
| Main Attractions | Promenade, theatre |
| Transport | Roads, airport |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Currency | Argentine Peso |
Distance from Corrientes to Major Cities in Argentina
- Corrientes to Resistencia - 10 mi (16 km)
- Corrientes to Posadas - 190 mi (306 km)
- Corrientes to Formosa - 120 mi (193 km)
- Corrientes to Santa Fe - 350 mi (563 km)
- Corrientes to Rosario - 450 mi (724 km)
- Corrientes to Buenos Aires - 600 mi (966 km)
- Corrientes to La Plata - 620 mi (998 km)
- Corrientes to Córdoba - 700 mi (1127 km)
- Corrientes to Salta - 700 mi (1127 km)
- Corrientes to Tucumán - 650 mi (1046 km)
- Corrientes to Santiago del Estero - 550 mi (885 km)
- Corrientes to Mendoza - 1100 mi (1770 km)
- Corrientes to San Luis - 950 mi (1530 km)
- Corrientes to Neuquén - 1300 mi (2092 km)
- Corrientes to Bahía Blanca - 900 mi (1448 km)
- Corrientes to Comodoro Rivadavia - 1500 mi (2414 km)
- Corrientes to Ushuaia - 2200 mi (3540 km)
- Corrientes to San Salvador de Jujuy - 800 mi (1287 km)
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