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Arata, Argentina

La Pampa · Argentina

Arata is a small town in La Pampa, Argentina with a population of 1,202. Elevation: 712 ft (217 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,202 Population 3/sq mi density
712 ft Elevation 217 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
29.7 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Salta Timezone

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About Arata

Arata is both a Japanese and Italian surname, and a masculine Japanese given name. As an Italian surname, it means "plow", while in Japanese, its meaning depends on the kanji used to write it.

People

Population1,202
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain29.7 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Population1,202
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Coordinates-35.6390°, -64.3562°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceLa Pampa
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation29.7 inches (753 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Arata

Arata is a small town in Argentina (La Pampa) with a population of 1,202. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Salta.

Arata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Argentina avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area366.8 sq mi (950.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-35.6390°N, 64.3562°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 17, 2020.

Jul 17, 2020 19 km E of Quemú Quemú, Argentina M4.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in

Arata has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Arata

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Nº 94 "Ángel Norverto Téllez de Meneses" - - - -
Instituto Agropecuario de Arata - P42 - - - -
Centro Educativo N° 21 - Secundario a Distancia Sede Arata - - - -
Escuela 158 (Lote 9) - - - -
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Radio Stations near Arata

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM Cielo 93.1 cuarteto, entretenimiento AAC+ 32 kbps
FM Cielo 103.3 folclore, local radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Arata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Municipal "Luis Salvador Fiandrino"
Museo y Archivo de Trenel

Libraries in Arata

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Popular Florentino Ameghino0.0
Juan B. Justo0.0

Gas Stations in Arata

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AR #3905242746
PAMPetrol

Airports Near Arata

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Pico AirportGPOMedium Airport
Cereales Anahi Ruca Airport-Small Airport
Eduardo Castex Airport-Small Airport
Ingeniero Luiggi Airport-Small Airport
Ñancu Airport-Small Airport
Quemu Quemu Airport-Small Airport
Realicó Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Arata

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo Argentino

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Salta

🇦🇷 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 Arata

What is the population of Arata?

Arata has a population of 1,202 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 366.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arata?

Arata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches.

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