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Chos Malal, Argentina

Neuquen · Argentina

Chos Malal is a small city in Neuquen, Argentina with a population of 11,721. Elevation: 2,815 ft (858 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

11,721 Population 349/sq mi density
2,815 ft Elevation 858 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
12.3 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Salta Timezone

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About Chos Malal

Chos Malal is the capital city of the Chos Malal Department in Neuquén Province, Argentina.

People

Population11,721
Density349/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain12.3 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation2,815 ft (858 m)
Population11,721
Population Density349 / sq mi
Elevation2,815 ft (858 m)
Coordinates-37.3781°, -70.2709°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceNeuquen
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation12.3 inches (313 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chos Malal

Chos Malal is a small city in Argentina (Neuquen) with a population of 11,721. The city sits at an elevation of 2,815 feet (858 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.3 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Salta.

Climate in Chos Malal

Chos Malal has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.3°C), the coldest is Jul (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 263 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.3°C / 69°F 4.5° / 36.3° 15.6
Feb 19.2°C / 66°F 4.5° / 34.4° 12.3
Mar 16.4°C / 62°F 2.3° / 32.4° 5.0
Apr 11.9°C / 53°F -0.2° / 28.4° 20.7
May 6.8°C / 44°F -3.8° / 22.7° 28.3
Jun 4°C / 39°F -5.4° / 19.2° 57.7
Jul 3.5°C / 38°F -6.1° / 18.9° 39.6
Aug 5.2°C / 41°F -4.5° / 22.8° 28.2
Sep 7.6°C / 46°F -4.3° / 25.5° 22.7
Oct 11.3°C / 52°F -3.4° / 28.4° 13.2
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 0.4° / 31.3° 11.5
Dec 18.5°C / 65°F 3.3° / 33.6° 8.0
Chos Malal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,815 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below Argentina avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,815 ft (858 m)
Area33.6 sq mi (87.0 km²)
Population Density349/sq mi
Coordinates-37.3781°N, 70.2709°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"
68% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.20"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

150 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 18, 2025.

Jul 17, 2023 19 km SE of Loncopué, Argentina M6.6 91 km
Jun 7, 2012 86 km ESE of Colbún, Chile M6.0 147 km
Dec 14, 1998 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina M6.0 115 km
May 29, 2017 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile M5.9 125 km
Apr 29, 2021 17 km WSW of Andacollo, Argentina M5.6 51 km
May 24, 2012 26 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.4 55 km
May 22, 1999 33 km NE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.3 69 km
Jan 23, 2009 67 km N of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.2 120 km
Aug 15, 2010 36 km WNW of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.2 97 km
May 17, 1991 48 km NNE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.2 94 km
Feb 27, 2010 35 km E of Mulchén, Chile M4.9 143 km
Feb 1, 2001 60 km ENE of Coihueco, Chile M4.9 136 km
Oct 19, 1997 66 km NNW of Barrancas, Argentina M4.9 119 km
Feb 21, 1991 42 km WSW of El Huecú, Argentina M4.8 81 km
Jan 21, 2011 29 km E of Mulchén, Chile M4.8 148 km
Mar 1, 2010 55 km W of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.8 103 km
Mar 19, 2001 28 km SSW of Andacollo, Argentina M4.8 50 km
Apr 8, 2002 24 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.7 54 km
May 7, 2016 42 km NNE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.7 85 km
Jun 23, 2011 11 km NE of El Huecú, Argentina M4.7 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tromen (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tromen Stratovolcano(es) 4,114 m (13,497 ft) 1822 34 km
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 69 km
Domuyo Stratovolcano 4,702 m (15,427 ft) Unknown 84 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 95 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 96 km
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 113 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 120 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 125 km
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 137 km
Payun Matru Shield 3,715 m (12,188 ft) -5050 140 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 148 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 159 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 160 km
San Pedro-Pellado Stratovolcano(es) 3,621 m (11,880 ft) Unknown 163 km
Blanca, Laguna Volcanic field 1,700 m (5,577 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
July 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
August 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
September 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
December 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in Driest

Chos Malal has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and December the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Chos Malal

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro de Formación Profesional N°27 College Visit →

Schools in Chos Malal

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Departamento de Aplicacion 2
Escuela primaria Nº 15
CPEM nro 4
EPET Nº 13
Escuela Primaria 254 Antártida Argentina
Escuela Primaria N° 345 "Identidad Neuquina"
Escuela Especial N° 11 "El Portal"
Escuela Primaria 327 "Padre Domingo Milanesio"
Centro Provincial de Enseñanza Media N° 80
Escuela Primaria N° 225 "Lía Rivero de Flores"
Chacra Agrozootecnica
Escuela Primaria 066 "Don Jorge Emilio de Vega Pessino"
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Radio Stations near Chos Malal

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Chos Malal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Histórico Municipal
Museo Provincial Manuel José Olascoaga

Libraries in Chos Malal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Popular "José Manuel Olascoaga"0.0

Farmers Markets in Chos Malal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MERCADITO DON MANUEL
Minimercado Abril y BraBen Lavados Tapizados

Hotels in Chos Malal

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

@Ruta40 Cabanas
El Torreon
Hospedaje Lemus
Hotel Don Costa
Picun Ruca
Terra Malal

Restaurants in Chos Malal

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ale Make
Canay
El Torreon
Petit Restaurant
Pizza Chosma
Pizzeria La Cuadra

Cafes in Chos Malal

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Automóvil Club Argentino
Don Costa
Don Costa

Theatres in Chos Malal

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Teatro Municipal "Pedro Securino Peri"

Clinics in Chos Malal

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Médica Privada

Veterinaries in Chos Malal

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #6013006939
Veterinaria San Sebastián

Bus Stations in Chos Malal

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Ómnibus de Chos Malal

Gas Stations in Chos Malal

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ACA
YPF

Banks in Chos Malal

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Provincia de Neuquén
Nation Bank

Shopping Malls in Chos Malal

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sol Azul

Gyms in Chos Malal

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #193120470
Fitness
Gimnasio

Breweries in Chos Malal

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Arlequín Cerveza Artesanal

Airports Near Chos Malal

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Andacollo AirportSmall Airport
Barrancas AirportSmall Airport
Caviahue AirportCVHSmall Airport
Chos Malal AirportHOSSmall Airport
Confluencia AirportSmall Airport
El Alamito AirportSmall Airport
El Porton AirportSmall Airport
Las Ovejas AirportSmall Airport
Loncopue AirportLCPSmall Airport

Post Offices in Chos Malal

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo Argentino

Treatment Centers in Chos Malal

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Puentes

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chos Malal

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cerro de la virgen
Iglesia
Movimiento Cristiano y Misionero - Cristo es la respuesta
Parroquia María Auxiliadora
Virgen María

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 Chos Malal

What is the population of Chos Malal?

Chos Malal has a population of 11,721 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 349 people per square mile, spread across 33.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chos Malal?

Chos Malal has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.3 inches.

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