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Andalgalá, Argentina

Catamarca · Argentina

Andalgalá is a small city in Catamarca, Argentina with a population of 14,068. Elevation: 3,543 ft (1,080 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

14,068 Population 1,675/sq mi density
3,543 ft Elevation 1,080 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
13.2 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Catamarca Timezone

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About Andalgalá

Andalgalá

Andalgalá is a city in the west-center of the province of Catamarca, Argentina, located in a valley near the Sierra de Aconquija, 260 km from the provincial capital San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca. It has about 14,000 inhabitants as per the 2001 census [INDEC]. It is the head town of the department of the same name. The Andalgalá River, which flows nearby, supports a hydroelectric power plant.

People

Population14,068
Density1,675/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain13.2 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation3,543 ft (1,080 m)
Population14,068
Population Density1,675 / sq mi
Elevation3,543 ft (1,080 m)
Coordinates-27.5819°, -66.3163°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceCatamarca
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation13.2 inches (335 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Andalgalá

Andalgalá is a small city in Argentina (Catamarca) with a population of 14,068. The city sits at an elevation of 3,543 feet (1,080 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.2 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Catamarca.

Climate in Andalgalá

Andalgalá has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.1°C), the coldest is Jul (8.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 660 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.1°C / 66°F 8.9° / 31° 114.7
Feb 17.9°C / 64°F 8.1° / 29.4° 121.3
Mar 17°C / 63°F 7.4° / 28.8° 143.8
Apr 14°C / 57°F 4.2° / 26.9° 49.8
May 10.1°C / 50°F -1.2° / 24.6° 8.8
Jun 8.9°C / 48°F -2.1° / 24.6° 41.1
Jul 8.5°C / 47°F -3.5° / 24.9° 2.2
Aug 9.8°C / 50°F -2.2° / 26.7° 0.6
Sep 12.5°C / 54°F -0.6° / 30.4° 8.3
Oct 15.3°C / 60°F 2.3° / 30.5° 25.1
Nov 17.7°C / 64°F 5° / 31.1° 73.5
Dec 18.6°C / 66°F 7.4° / 32° 71.0
Andalgalá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,543 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Argentina avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,543 ft (1,080 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²)
Population Density1,675/sq mi
Coordinates-27.5819°N, 66.3163°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"
65% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

337 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 18, 2025.

Sep 7, 2004 12 km SSW of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina M6.4 120 km
May 25, 1999 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.8 72 km
Apr 3, 2009 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.7 40 km
May 15, 2001 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina M5.6 58 km
Mar 5, 2020 39 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.5 149 km
Aug 12, 2009 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.5 49 km
Jun 22, 1998 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.4 59 km
Jul 31, 2011 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.4 33 km
Apr 6, 1997 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina M5.3 143 km
Jul 7, 2000 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 56 km
Jun 22, 2011 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 48 km
Sep 25, 2019 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.3 54 km
Apr 30, 2000 37 km WSW of Tafí del Valle, Argentina M5.2 69 km
Jan 19, 2010 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina M5.2 48 km
Mar 13, 2023 15 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.2 134 km
Sep 10, 1993 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.2 53 km
May 24, 2019 46 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.2 47 km
May 27, 2007 27 km NE of Fiambalá, Argentina M5.2 108 km
Mar 9, 1999 15 km WNW of Londres, Argentina M5.2 96 km
Feb 20, 2013 23 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.1 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Blanco, Cerro (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Blanco, Cerro Caldera 4,670 m (15,322 ft) -2300 168 km
Antofagasta Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,495 m (11,467 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
March 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in
August 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in

Andalgalá has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 50°F in June to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Andalgalá

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Provincial De Educacion Tecnica 4 Doctor Federico Schickendantz
Escuela 995 Samuel Quevedo José Zisnero
Escuela Gabriela Mistral
Escuela Secundaria 21 República de Venezuela
Escuela 218 Provincia De San Juan
Escuela
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Radio Stations near Andalgalá

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Andalgalá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueologico Andalgalá

Hotels in Andalgalá

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Aquasol
Hotel Conort
Hotel de Turismo Santa Rita
Plaza
Residencial Ayucaba

Bus Stations in Andalgalá

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Omnibus
Terminal de Omnibus de Andalgalá

Gas Stations in Andalgalá

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #1835949325
WICO
YPF

Banks in Andalgalá

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Nación

Airports Near Andalgalá

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Andalgalá AirportSmall Airport
Campo Arenal AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Andalgalá

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo Argentino

Churches & Religious Organizations in Andalgalá

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ICE - IGLESIA CRISTIANA EVANGÉLICA
Iglesia
Iglesia San Francisco de Asis

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation
960 m (3,150 ft)
Founded
1658
Postal Code
K4740

🇦🇷 About Argentina

Capital Buenos Aires
Population 44,494,502
Area 2,766,890 km²
GDP (USD) $649,461,687,959
GDP per capita $14,262
HDI 0.849
Life expectancy 77.4 years
Internet users 89.2%
Urban population 92.2%
Currency ARS (Peso)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish
Calling code +54
TLD .ar
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Argentina

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Mar 24 Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice Día Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia
Apr 2 Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas War Día del Veterano y de los Caídos en la Guerra de Malvinas
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajador
May 25 May Revolution Día de la Revolución de Mayo
Jun 15 Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de Güemes Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Martín Miguel de Güemes
Jun 20 General Manuel Belgrano Memorial Day Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Manuel Belgrano
Jul 9 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 17 General José de San Martín Memorial Day Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín
Oct 12 Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural
Nov 23 National Sovereignty Day Día de la Soberanía Nacional
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Day Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Andalgalá

What is the population of Andalgalá?

Andalgalá has a population of 14,068 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 1,675 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Andalgalá?

Andalgalá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.2 inches.

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