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Catamarca, Argentina
Catamarca · Argentina
Catamarca is a large city in Catamarca, Argentina with a population of 159,139. Elevation: 1,788 ft (545 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Catamarca
Barrio Bancario is a municipality in Catamarca Province in northwestern Argentina. It is located within the Greater San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca area.
People
Climate
| Population | 159,139 |
| Population Density | 1,033 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.4696°, -65.7852° |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
| Country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| State / Province | Catamarca |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.8 inches (528 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Catamarca
Catamarca is a large city in Argentina (Catamarca) with a population of 159,139. The city sits at an elevation of 1,788 feet (545 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Catamarca.
Climate in Catamarca
Catamarca has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (28.2°C), the coldest is Jul (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 399 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above Argentina avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Area | 154.1 sq mi (399.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,033/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.4696°N, 65.7852°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
Catamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in July to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Catamarca
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anexo Instituto San Mateo | College | - | , |
| Escuela de Cadetes Teniente General Juan Domingo Perón | College | - | , |
| Escuela de Medicina UNCa | University | - | , |
| Escuela de Suboficiales | College | - | , |
| IES Gobernador José Cubas | College | - | , |
| Instituto de Formación Docente | College | - | , |
| Instituto Superior de Arte y Comunicación | College | - | Visit → |
| Instituto Superior Enrique Guillermo Hood | College | - | Visit → |
| Instituto Superior FASTA Catamarca | College | - | , |
| Instituto Superior Fray Mamerto Esquiú | College | - | , |
| Instituto Superior San Martín | College | - | Visit → |
| Instituto Superior San Pío X | College | - | , |
| Instituto Superior Técnico Industrial | College | - | Visit → |
| Instituto Tecnológico Municipal | College | - | , |
| Manzana de las Artes | College | - | , |
| Misión Monotécnica 71 | College | - | , |
| Nodo Tecnológico | College | 2023 | , |
| Universidad Nacional de Catamarca | University | - | , |
Schools in Catamarca
72+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela 323 Juan Alfonso Carrizo | - | - | - | - |
| ENET 1 Vicente García Aguilera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria 47 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela para Ciegos 998 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pública de Orfebreria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 195 Revolución de Mayo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria 193 | - | - | - | - |
| Complejo Educativo Municipal | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Privado FASTA Altocampo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria 3 Jorge Newbery | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Belgrano - Secundaria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 199 San Jorge | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 76 Alfonso de la Vega Primaria Secundaria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 28 Clorinda Orellana Herrera | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Instituto Hood | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria 93 | - | - | - | - |
| Universidad Popular de Catamarca | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Jovenes y Adultos 46 | - | - | - | - |
| Secundaria Colegio Pía Didoménico | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Clara Janet Armstrong | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 182 Luis Leopoldo Franco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 30 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Municipal 3 | - | - | - | - |
| ESAE 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Técnica 7 Jose Alsina Alcobert | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria 49 | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Colegio Pía Didoménico | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Minería Bernardo Houssay | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria 5 Gobernador Ramón Galíndez | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Padre Ramón de la Quintana | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora del Valle | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Técnica de Artesanias San Juan Bautista | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Belgrano - Inicial y Primaria | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio del Carmen y San José | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 993 Sarmiento - Moreno | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional 1 Fidel Mardoqueo Castro | - | - | - | - |
| Conservatorio de música Zambonini | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Artística Especializada 4 - Juan Oscar Ponferrada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Teatro Juan Oscar Ponferrada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Técnica de Artesanias San Juan Bautista | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Vocacional de Expresión Artistica | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Privado María Montessori | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Municipal 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria 92 en Escuela Hogar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Hogar 601 Fray Mamerto Esquiú - Primario | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Preuniversitaria Fray Mamerto Esquiú | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela provincial N º180 República Argentina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nº 162 9 de Julio | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Privado María Montessori | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Huayra Punco | - | - | - | - |
| IES Juan Manuel Chavarría - Sede Centro | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Superior de Educación Física | - | - | - | - |
| Esc. Clara Janet Armstrong | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Privado FASTA - Inicial y Primaria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 127 San José Obrero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Técnica 6 Mariano Pieri | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Municipal El Principito | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Municipal Miguel Cané | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Adultos 44 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 428 Enrique Ocampo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria 7 José María Paz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Rural 26 Anexo 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 122 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 992 San Martín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Jovenes y Adultos 51 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 15 Nuestra Señora del Valle | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Formación Profesional 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria 994 Rivadavia-Belgrano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Adultos 39 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Rosa de Lima | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Privado Cristo Rey | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Privado FASTA - Secundaria | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Catamarca
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Valle Viejo | - | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Museums in Catamarca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Caravati - Museo de la Ciudad | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Casa de la Puna | ||||
| Casa Natal de Fray Mamerto Esquiu | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación Pueblo Perdido | ||||
| Museo Adán Quiroga | ||||
| Museo de Bellas Artes Laureano Brizuela | ||||
| Museo de la Fiesta Nacional del Poncho | ||||
| Museo de la Virgen del Valle | ||||
| Museo de la Zamba "Paisajes de Catamarca" | ||||
| Museo Histórico |
Libraries in Catamarca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Julio Herrera | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Monseñor Bernabe Piedrabuena | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Catamarca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autoservicio Avenida | |||||
| Despensa | |||||
| Feria del Parque | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercado de Abasto | |||||
| Mujeres Olvidadas de Malvinas | |||||
| Paseo de Compras de Productos Catamarqueños | |||||
| Portal Valle Viejo | |||||
| Ramos Generales Mercado |
Hotels in Catamarca
24 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Catamarca
25 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Catamarca
20 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Catamarca
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Catamarca
5 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Catamarca
5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Catamarca
8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Catamarca
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Catamarca
13 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Catamarca
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Catamarca
19 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Catamarca
17 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Catamarca
7 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Catamarca
8 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Catamarca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Artesanal |
Stadiums & Teams in Catamarca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Catamarca
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport | CTC | Medium Airport |
| Frias Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Catamarca
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Andreani | |
| Andreani | |
| Correo Argentino | |
| Correo OCASA | |
| Expreso Diemar | |
| OCA |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Catamarca
34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Camarín de la Virgen del Valle | |
| Capilla de San Rafael | |
| Capilla Maria Auxiliadora | |
| Capilla Nuestra Señora de Lujan | |
| Capilla Virgen de Fátima | |
| Casa de Retiros Espirituales Emaús | |
| Catedral Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Valle | |
| El Calvario | |
| Gruta de la Virgen del Valle | |
| Iglesia Barrio Eva Perón | |
| Iglesia de Santa Rosa de Lima | |
| Iglesia del Carmen y San José | |
| Iglesia del Corazón de Maria | |
| Iglesia El Milagro | |
| Iglesia Jesus De La Divina Miserdicordia | |
| Iglesia Oratorio Santa María Magdalena | |
| Iglesia San José Obrero | |
| Iglesia San Pio X | |
| Iglesia San Ramón Nonato | |
| Iglesia San Roque Gonzalez de la Santa Cruz |
Explore Near Catamarca
Quick Facts
Around Catamarca
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Catamarca
13 places within 15 km
- • Pueblo Perdido de la Quebrada
- • Casa del Coronel Daza
- • Polvorin
- • Antigua Iglesia de Santa Rosa de Lima
- • Balcón de la Ciudad
- • Mirador Bicentenario
- • Mirador de la Cascada
- • Mirador de la Curva
- • Mirador Mujer Aborigen
- + 4 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Catamarca
What is the population of Catamarca?
Catamarca has a population of 159,139 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 1,033 people per square mile, spread across 154.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Catamarca?
Catamarca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches.