Good to know
Good to Know
- Córdoba is Argentina's second-largest city with metro population over 1.6 million
- The city has a strong technology and innovation ecosystem, positioned as Argentina's primary tech hub
- Like most Argentine cities, receives immigration primarily from neighboring South American countries
- Home to significant aerospace research and satellite development operations
Population
- Metro Area
- 1612000
- City Proper
- 1558828
- Year Estimated
- 2026
- Ranking Argentina
- 2nd largest city
Foreign Born
- National Percentage
- 4.24
- National Year
- 2022
- Note City Specific
- City-level data not available; national average provided
Top Source Countries
- Paraguay
- Bolivia
- Venezuela
- Peru
Business And Tech Sector
- Hub Status
- Technology centre of Argentina
- Key Institution
- National University of Córdoba (oldest in Argentina, founded 1613)
- Aerospace Presence
- Argentine spaceport (Centro Espacial Teófilo Tabanera) located in suburb
- Software And Electronics
- Advanced sector with major employers: Motorola, Intel, Vates, Electronic Data Systems, Santex América
Emerging Sectors
- Startup hub with growing angel investor presence
- Service-based economy: retail, professional services, financial services
Notable Immigrant History
- Contemporary Immigration
- South American countries now primary source (Paraguay, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru)
- Historical Context
- Italian and Spanish immigrants historically settled in Córdoba Province; Swiss immigrants also settled in the province 1857-1940
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.