Formosa sits in northern Argentina, serving as the capital of Formosa Province along the Paraguay River. It lies south of Clorinda near the border with Paraguay, with Resistencia to the southwest and Corrientes further south along the Paraná River.
Location Map of Formosa, Argentina
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Where is Formosa Located?
Formosa sits in northern Argentina, serving as the capital of Formosa Province along the Paraguay River. It lies south of Clorinda near the border with Paraguay, with Resistencia to the southwest and Corrientes further south along the Paraná River.
The city covers about 715 sq km (276 sq mi), combining a compact urban center with surrounding lowland plains. Population: 234,354 (Census 2022). Its riverside setting has influenced both its layout and regional importance.
Formosa is known for its warm climate, riverfront scenery, and relaxed pace. Key attractions include Costanera de Formosa, Plaza San Martín, Catedral Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Laguna Oca Reserve, and local cultural spaces.
Formosa Facts
| Country | Argentina |
| Province/State | Formosa |
| County | Capital |
| Settlement Type | Capital city |
| Region | Gran Chaco |
| Population | 234,354 (2022) |
| Area | 715 sq km |
| Time Zone | ART UTC-3 |
| Postal Code | P3600 |
| Dialing Code | +54 370 |
| Major Roads | RN-11, RN-81 |
| Nearest Airport | Formosa Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | Clorinda, Resistencia |
| Famous For | Riverfront, nature |
| Main Attractions | Parks, lagoon |
| Transport | Roads, airport |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Currency | Argentine Peso |
Distance from Formosa to Major Cities in Argentina
- Formosa to Clorinda - 70 mi (113 km)
- Formosa to Resistencia - 100 mi (161 km)
- Formosa to Corrientes - 120 mi (193 km)
- Formosa to Posadas - 300 mi (483 km)
- Formosa to Santa Fe - 450 mi (724 km)
- Formosa to Rosario - 550 mi (885 km)
- Formosa to Buenos Aires - 800 mi (1287 km)
- Formosa to La Plata - 820 mi (1320 km)
- Formosa to Córdoba - 700 mi (1127 km)
- Formosa to Salta - 500 mi (805 km)
- Formosa to Tucumán - 450 mi (724 km)
- Formosa to Santiago del Estero - 400 mi (644 km)
- Formosa to San Salvador de Jujuy - 600 mi (966 km)
- Formosa to Mendoza - 1100 mi (1770 km)
- Formosa to San Luis - 950 mi (1530 km)
- Formosa to Neuquén - 1300 mi (2092 km)
- Formosa to Comodoro Rivadavia - 1500 mi (2414 km)
- Formosa to Ushuaia - 2200 mi (3540 km)
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