Quick answerCórdoba is a city in Argentina, with 1,505,250 people inside the city limits in 2022. The wider metropolitan area had about 2.2 million people in 2022. It is best known for the Jesuit Block (UNESCO), the National University of Córdoba and the Cathedral. Its official language is Spanish, and its currency is the Argentine peso.
Córdoba is Argentina's second-largest city, with about 1.51 million people (1,505,250 in the 2022 census). It stands in the centre of the country, at the foot of the Sierras Chicas, and is one of Argentina's oldest cities.
Key facts
| Country | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Population (city) | 1,505,250 (2022) |
| Population (metro) | 2,156,788 (2022) · Córdoba metropolitan area |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires |
| Language | Spanish |
| Currency | Argentine peso (ARS, $) |
| Coordinates | 31.417° S, 64.183° W |
Overview
Córdoba is the second-largest city of Argentina, in the centre of the country, at the foot of the Sierras Chicas mountains. The city proper had 1,505,250 residents in the 2022 census, while the metropolitan area held about 2.16 million people, and the city sits between 352 and 544 metres above sea level. It is the capital of Córdoba Province.
Córdoba was founded in 1573 by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera, and it is one of the oldest cities in Argentina. Its landmarks include the Jesuit Block, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with the church of the Society of Jesus, the National University of Córdoba, founded in 1613 and the oldest university in Argentina, and the cathedral on the Plaza San Martín. The city was a centre of the Jesuit missions and of the 1918 university reform movement, which spread across Latin America.
Today Córdoba is a major centre of industry, above all car manufacturing, and of education, with one of the largest student populations in Argentina. It is known for its colonial architecture, its nightlife and its location as a gateway to the Sierras de Córdoba, a popular area for hiking and holidays.
What Córdoba is known for
- Jesuit Block (UNESCO)
- National University of Córdoba
- Cathedral
- Sierras de Córdoba
- Car manufacturing
- University Reform of 1918
Landmarks
- Jesuit Block
- Córdoba Cathedral
- Plaza San Martín
- National University of Córdoba
- Paseo del Buen Pastor
- Sarmiento Park
- Museo de Arte Religioso
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Córdoba?
About 1.51 million people live in Córdoba (1,505,250 in the 2022 census). The wider metropolitan area had about 2.16 million people. That makes Córdoba the second-largest city in Argentina.
What is Córdoba famous for?
Córdoba is famous for the Jesuit Block, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and for the National University of Córdoba, founded in 1613, the oldest university in Argentina. It is also known for its colonial architecture and its car industry.
Where is Córdoba located?
Córdoba is in central Argentina, at the foot of the Sierras Chicas. It is the capital of Córdoba Province. Its coordinates are 31.42° S, 64.18° W, and its time zone is Argentina Time (UTC-3).
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