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Where is Buenos Aires located in Argentina?

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Panoramic aerial view of Buenos Aires, Argentina, featuring the Obelisk monument, wide avenues lined with trees, and dense city buildings under a blue sky. — Buenos Aires Aerial view of the city center, including the obelisk (center), Buenos Aires.

The city of Buenos Aires is the national capital of Argentina. It is coextensive with the Federal District and is located on the shore of the Río de la Plata, approximately 150 miles (240 km) from the Atlantic Ocean.1

While the city serves as the national capital, it is geographically surrounded by the Buenos Aires province, which is a separate administrative entity.2