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Which religions have important communities in Buenos Aires?
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Buenos Aires
Aerial view of the city center, including the obelisk (center), Buenos Aires.
Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion in Buenos Aires, although the majority of adherents are considered nonpracticing.12
Other religious communities with a significant presence in the city include:
- Judaism: Buenos Aires is home to approximately four-fifths of Argentina’s 250,000 Jews, with neighborhoods such as Villa Crespo and Once historically recognized as Jewish centers.1
- Protestantism: Evangelical Protestantism has seen significant growth in the city since the 1980s.1
- Other Faiths: The city hosts Eastern Orthodox and Anglican communities, which have been present since the late 19th century. Additionally, Eastern religions are growing in local importance, and there is a small minority of Muslims.12