Quick answerMendoza is a city in Argentina, with 127,160 people inside the city limits in 2022. The wider metropolitan area had about 1.0 million people in 2022. It is best known for the Malbec wine, the Aconcagua gateway and the General San Martín Park. Its official language is Spanish, and its currency is the Argentine peso.
Mendoza is a city in western Argentina, at the foot of the Andes, with about 127,000 people in the municipality (127,160 in the 2022 census). It is the centre of Argentina's wine country and the gateway to Aconcagua.
Key facts
| Country | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Population (city) | 127,160 (2022) |
| Population (metro) | 1,033,000 (2022) · Greater Mendoza, 2021 estimate |
| Elevation | 747 m above sea level |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires |
| Language | Spanish |
| Currency | Argentine peso (ARS, $) |
| Coordinates | 32.88972° S, 68.84444° W |
Overview
Mendoza is a city in western Argentina, at the foot of the Andes, near the border with Chile. The municipality itself had 127,160 residents in the 2022 census, while Greater Mendoza held about 1.03 million people, and the city sits about 747 metres above sea level. It is the capital of Mendoza Province.
Mendoza was founded in 1561 by Pedro del Castillo, and it was almost entirely destroyed by an earthquake in 1861, after which it was rebuilt on a new site with wide avenues and plazas. Its landmarks include the General San Martín Park, one of the largest urban parks in Argentina, the Plaza Independencia, and the ruins of the old San Francisco church, preserved as a memorial to the earthquake. The city is the starting point for the route to Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas.
Today Mendoza is the centre of Argentina's wine industry, above all Malbec, and its vineyards stretch across the foothills of the Andes, around the city and in the Uco Valley to the south. Wine tourism, olive oil and adventure tourism - trekking, climbing and rafting - drive the local economy, and the city is known for its tree-lined streets, its irrigation channels and its sunny, dry climate.
What Mendoza is known for
- Malbec wine
- Aconcagua gateway
- General San Martín Park
- Uco Valley vineyards
- 1861 earthquake
- Andean foothills
Landmarks
- General San Martín Park
- Plaza Independencia
- San Francisco ruins
- Mendoza Cathedral
- Uco Valley vineyards
- Aconcagua (nearby)
- Museo del Pasado Cuyano
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mendoza?
About 127,000 people live in the municipality of Mendoza (127,160 in the 2022 census). Greater Mendoza, the metropolitan area, had about 1.03 million people (2021 estimate). The larger figure often quoted for 'Mendoza' is the metropolitan area, not the city itself.
What is Mendoza famous for?
Mendoza is famous as the centre of Argentina's wine country, above all for Malbec, and as the gateway to Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas. It is also known for the General San Martín Park and its sunny, dry climate.
Where is Mendoza located?
Mendoza is in western Argentina, at the foot of the Andes, near the border with Chile. It is the capital of Mendoza Province. Its coordinates are 32.89° S, 68.84° W, and its time zone is Argentina Time (UTC-3).
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