Argentina Administrative Divisions

Name: Argentina Administrative Divisions Dataset
Creator: GeoPostcodes
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What is the hierarchy of administrative divisions in Argentina?

Argentina operates on a three-level system starting with 23 provinces and 1 autonomous city, followed by departments (or partidos in Buenos Aires Province), and municipalities as the smallest administrative units.

Here’s a breakdown of the hierarchy:

1. Provinces and Autonomous City: Argentina is divided into 23 provinces and 1 autonomous city, Buenos Aires.

2. Departments or Partidos: Provinces are subdivided into departments (departamentos), except Buenos Aires Province, which is divided into partidos.

3. Municipalities: Departments and partidos are further subdivided into municipalities, which are the smallest administrative units.

List of Argentina's administrative divisions with their counts and names

These are the summarized administrative divisions. The full dataset is available in the Download Center.

iso	country	admin level 1	admin level 2	admin level 3	admin level 4
AR	Argentina	Buenos Aires (Province)	135 Divisions	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Capital Federal (Autonomous city)	15 Commune	48 Neighbourhoods	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Catamarca (Province)	16 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Chaco (Province)	25 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Chubut (Province)	15 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Cordoba (Province)	26 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Corrientes (Province)	25 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Entre Rios (Province)	17 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Formosa (Province)	9 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Jujuy (Province)	16 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	La Pampa (Province)	22 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	La Rioja (Province)	18 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Mendoza (Province)	18 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Misiones (Province)	17 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Neuquen (Province)	16 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Rio Negro (Province)	13 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Salta (Province)	23 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	San Juan (Province)	19 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	San Luis (Province)	9 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Santa Cruz (Province)	7 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Santa Fe (Province)	19 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Santiago del Estero (Province)	27 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Tierra del Fuego (Province)	5 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
AR	Argentina	Tucuman (Province)	17 Departments	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the administrative divisions of Argentina?

Argentina is divided into 1 autonomous city (Ciudad autónoma) and 23 provinces (Provincias), which form the top-level administrative units. These are subdivided into 378 departments (Departamentos), 135 divisions (Partidos), and 15 municipalities (Comunas). The smallest administrative level consists of 48 neighbourhoods (Barrios). Major autonomous city include Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, and Catamarca.

How many administrative levels does Argentina have?

Argentina has 3 administrative levels. Level 1: 1 autonomous city (Ciudad autónoma) and 23 provinces (Provincias). Level 2: 378 departments (Departamentos), 135 divisions (Partidos), and 15 municipalities (Comunas). Level 3: 48 neighbourhoods (Barrios).

How is Argentina organized into provinces?

What is the difference between autonomous city and provinces in Argentina?

In Argentina, autonomous city and provinces both sit at administrative level 1 but serve different functions. Autonomous city (ciudad autónoma) — there is 1 — is typically a larger city or urban area that governs itself independently. Provinces (provincias) — there are 23 — group multiple smaller municipalities under a shared administration.

What are administrative divisions called in Spanish?

Argentine administrative divisions have specific local names at each level. In Spanish, autonomous city are called Ciudad autónoma; provinces are called Provincias; departments are called Departamentos; divisions are called Partidos; municipalities are called Comunas; neighbourhoods are called Barrios. These local-language terms appear in official documents, legal records, and government databases, so matching them correctly is important for data integration and compliance.

How often do administrative boundaries change in Argentina?

Administrative boundaries in Argentina change as governments reorganize regions, merge municipalities, or create new administrative units to reflect population shifts and political decisions. Changes most commonly affect the neighbourhoods level, where Argentina currently has 48 units. Businesses that rely on Argentine administrative data should use a regularly updated reference dataset to avoid mismatches in geocoding, tax jurisdiction mapping, and compliance reporting.