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The World's Most Southerly Cities

Ushuaia is among the most southerly cities on Earth, at about 54.8deg S.

Updated weekly. Last updated Sep 3, 2026, 12:20:20 AM UTC.

Cities with at least 5,000 residents; 100 cities shown.

Top Cities Ranked by Latitude

# City Country Latitude
🥇 Ushuaia Argentina 54.8deg S
🥈 Punta Arenas Chile 53.1deg S
🥉 Puerto Natales Chile 51.7deg S
4 Río Gallegos Argentina 51.6deg S
5 Pico Truncado Argentina 46.8deg S
6 Caleta Olivia Argentina 46.5deg S
7 Invercargill New Zealand 46.4deg S
=8 Dunedin New Zealand 45.9deg S
=8 Comodoro Rivadavia Argentina 45.9deg S
9 Coyhaique Chile 45.6deg S
10 Puerto Aysén Chile 45.4deg S
11 Timaru New Zealand 44.4deg S
12 Ashburton New Zealand 43.9deg S
13 Rolleston New Zealand 43.6deg S
14 Christchurch New Zealand 43.5deg S
=15 Rawson Argentina 43.3deg S
=15 Rangiora New Zealand 43.3deg S
16 Trelew Argentina 43.2deg S
17 Quellón Chile 43.1deg S
=18 Esquel Argentina 42.9deg S
=18 Hobart Australia 42.9deg S
19 Puerto Madryn Argentina 42.8deg S
20 El Bolsón Argentina 42.0deg S
21 Ancud Chile 41.9deg S
=22 Blenheim New Zealand 41.5deg S
=22 Puerto Montt Chile 41.5deg S
23 Launceston Australia 41.4deg S
=24 Puerto Varas Chile 41.3deg S
=24 Stoke New Zealand 41.3deg S
=24 Wellington New Zealand 41.3deg S
=24 Te Aro New Zealand 41.3deg S
=24 Karori New Zealand 41.3deg S
=24 Nelson New Zealand 41.3deg S
=24 Wainuiomata New Zealand 41.3deg S
25 Lower Hutt New Zealand 41.2deg S
=26 San Carlos de Bariloche Argentina 41.1deg S
=26 Upper Hutt New Zealand 41.1deg S
=26 Porirua New Zealand 41.1deg S
=26 Burnie Australia 41.1deg S
27 Masterton New Zealand 41.0deg S
28 Paraparaumu New Zealand 40.9deg S
29 Viedma Argentina 40.8deg S
30 San Antonio Oeste Argentina 40.7deg S
=31 Levin New Zealand 40.6deg S
=31 Osorno Chile 40.6deg S
32 Palmerston North New Zealand 40.4deg S
33 Río Bueno Chile 40.3deg S
34 San Martín de los Andes Argentina 40.2deg S
35 Whanganui New Zealand 39.9deg S
=36 Valdivia Chile 39.8deg S
=36 Las Animas Chile 39.8deg S
37 Panguipulli Chile 39.6deg S
38 Napier New Zealand 39.5deg S
39 Loncoche Chile 39.4deg S
40 Pucón Chile 39.3deg S
=41 Villa Regina Argentina 39.1deg S
=41 New Plymouth New Zealand 39.1deg S
=42 General Roca Argentina 39.0deg S
=42 Plottier Argentina 39.0deg S
=42 Neuquén Argentina 39.0deg S
=43 Cipolletti Argentina 38.9deg S
=43 Cutral-Có Argentina 38.9deg S
=43 Zapala Argentina 38.9deg S
=43 Punta Alta Argentina 38.9deg S
44 Cinco Saltos Argentina 38.8deg S
=45 Temuco Chile 38.7deg S
=45 Nueva Imperial Chile 38.7deg S
=45 Bahía Blanca Argentina 38.7deg S
=45 Taupo New Zealand 38.7deg S
46 Gisborne New Zealand 38.6deg S
=47 Necochea Argentina 38.5deg S
=47 Lautaro Chile 38.5deg S
=48 Tres Arroyos Argentina 38.4deg S
=48 Warrnambool Australia 38.4deg S
=48 Rosebud Australia 38.4deg S
49 Mount Martha Australia 38.3deg S
=50 Traiguén Chile 38.2deg S
=50 Tokoroa New Zealand 38.2deg S
=50 Mornington Australia 38.2deg S
=50 Traralgon Australia 38.2deg S
=50 Grovedale Australia 38.2deg S
=50 Mount Eliza Australia 38.2deg S
=50 Langwarrin Australia 38.2deg S
=50 Frankston South Australia 38.2deg S
=50 Highton Australia 38.2deg S
=50 Warragul Australia 38.2deg S
=51 Geelong Australia 38.1deg S
=51 Rotorua New Zealand 38.1deg S
=51 Frankston Australia 38.1deg S
=51 Frankston East Australia 38.1deg S
=51 Cranbourne East Australia 38.1deg S
=51 Cranbourne Australia 38.1deg S
=51 Carrum Downs Australia 38.1deg S
=51 Cranbourne West Australia 38.1deg S
=51 Cranbourne North Australia 38.1deg S
=51 Corio Australia 38.1deg S
=51 Pakenham Australia 38.1deg S
=51 Officer Australia 38.1deg S
=52 Narre Warren South Australia 38.0deg S
=52 Berwick Australia 38.0deg S

Methodology: Population, coordinates and elevation come from the Time.now geographic city index; population figures use city boundaries rather than metro areas.

What Makes These the Southernmost Cities on Earth?

Because so little land lies in the far Southern Hemisphere, the world's most southerly cities are concentrated in southern Chile and Argentina, with others in New Zealand and Australia. Many serve as gateways to Antarctica, jumping-off points for expeditions, research and tourism heading even further south.

These cities face wild Southern Ocean weather and long winter nights, yet draw visitors with dramatic landscapes. The southernmost major city on this list is Ushuaia, at about 54.8deg S.

Frequently Asked Questions: The World's Most Southerly Cities

What is the southernmost city in the world?
Among sizeable cities, Ushuaia tops this list at about 54.8deg S. It and its neighbours act as gateways to Antarctica.
Why are there fewer southern than northern cities?
Because there is far less land in the far Southern Hemisphere; the southern oceans dominate where the Arctic has continents.
Are these cities near Antarctica?
The most southerly ones are the main departure points for ships and flights to Antarctica.

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