Zárate is a city in the northern Buenos Aires Province of Argentina, located approximately 60 kilometers northwest of Buenos Aires city. It sits on the right bank of the Paraná River and serves as the administrative capital of the Zárate Partido. According to the 2022 census, the city has a population of 138,022.
The city functions as a prominent industrial hub and a critical transport link within the Greater Buenos Aires corridor. Its strategic location on the Paraná River has made it an important center for commerce and connectivity in the region.