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Catriel, Argentina

Rio Negro · Argentina

Catriel is a small city in Rio Negro, Argentina with a population of 15,169. Elevation: 1,043 ft (318 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,169 Population 3,646/sq mi density
1,043 ft Elevation 318 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
10.3 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Salta Timezone

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About Catriel

Catriel

Colonia Catriel, or simply Catriel, is a town in the northern tip of the province of Río Negro, Argentina, near the border with La Pampa Province. It has a population of about 18,000, with postal code 8307 and telephone prefix 0299.

People

Population15,169
Density3,646/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain10.3 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Population15,169
Population Density3,646 / sq mi
Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Coordinates-37.8755°, -67.7945°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceRio Negro
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation10.3 inches (262 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Catriel

Catriel is a small city in Argentina (Rio Negro) with a population of 15,169. The city sits at an elevation of 1,043 feet (318 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.3 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Salta.

Climate in Catriel

Catriel has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.7°C), the coldest is Jul (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 242 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 10.7° / 41.3° 24.8
Feb 24.1°C / 75°F 8.7° / 38.9° 22.1
Mar 20.9°C / 70°F 6.5° / 36.3° 4.7
Apr 16°C / 61°F 4° / 31.9° 20.5
May 9.9°C / 50°F -1.7° / 23.8° 21.6
Jun 6.9°C / 44°F -2.8° / 21.5° 20.6
Jul 6°C / 43°F -3.9° / 21.3° 62.1
Aug 7.6°C / 46°F -2.7° / 23.8° 14.3
Sep 12°C / 54°F -0.1° / 28° 10.5
Oct 16.1°C / 61°F 1.8° / 33.7° 9.9
Nov 20.9°C / 70°F 6.3° / 36.3° 19.0
Dec 24°C / 75°F 8.9° / 38.7° 11.6
Catriel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 10.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,043 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above Argentina avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density3,646/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8755°N, 67.7945°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.3"
73% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.26"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 8, 2023.

Mar 7, 2019 19 km SSW of Añelo, Argentina M5.0 118 km
May 9, 2022 31 km SW of Añelo, Argentina M4.5 132 km
Sep 26, 2017 46 km ENE of Añelo, Argentina M4.4 59 km
May 4, 1995 68 km NW of Veinticinco de Mayo, Argentina M4.4 74 km
Jul 18, 2021 52 km NNE of Añelo, Argentina M4.3 69 km
Sep 8, 2023 32 km SW of Añelo, Argentina M4.0 133 km
Jan 9, 2019 28 km SSE of Añelo, Argentina M3.4 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 1.2 in Warmest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
March 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
July 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in Wettest
November 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in

Catriel has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 44°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and August the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Catriel

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria N° 195 "Capitán de los Andes" - - - -
Escuela Primaria N° 281 "Malvinas Argentinas" - - - -
Escuela Primaria N° 306 - - - -
Escuela Primaria N° 241 "Juana Paula Manso" - - - -
Centro de Educación Técnica N° 7 - - - -
Escuela Primaria N° 21 "Pedro Martinengo" - - - -
Escuela Rionegrina N° 78 "Ejército de los Andes" - - - -
Escuela de Educación Especial N° 10 "Rosario Vera Peñaloza" - - - -
Centro de Educación Técnica N° 21 - - - -
Escuela Rionegrina N° 21 "Azucena Villaflor" - - - -
Escuela N° 187 "Maestro Dimas Álvarez" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Catriel

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Catriel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca 20 de Junio0.0
Biblioteca José Hernández0.0

Hotels in Catriel

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Auca Mahuida
Hotel Las Moras
Hotel Samay
Hotel Victoria
Los Arcos
Stelliato

Restaurants in Catriel

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BeneVento
La Romana
Luis Arceo
Restaurante Del Turista

Cinemas in Catriel

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cine COTECAL

Theatres in Catriel

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro

Monuments in Catriel

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a Ceferino Namuncurá

Clinics in Catriel

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro De Salud Lote Seis
Clínica y Maternidad Juan Domingo Perón

Bus Stations in Catriel

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Ómnibus de Catriel

Gas Stations in Catriel

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Voy
YPF
YPF

Banks in Catriel

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nation Bank
Patagonia

Airports Near Catriel

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Veinticinco De Mayo Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Catriel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo Argentino

Churches & Religious Organizations in Catriel

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Parroquia Cristo Obrero

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation
307 m (1,007 ft)
Founded
1899
Postal Code
R8307
Website
catriel.gov.ar/

🇦🇷 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 Catriel

What is the population of Catriel?

Catriel has a population of 15,169 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 3,646 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Catriel?

Catriel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.3 inches.

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