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El Bolsón, Argentina
Rio Negro · Argentina
El Bolsón is a small city in Rio Negro, Argentina with a population of 15,537. Elevation: 1,050 ft (320 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
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About El Bolsón
El Bolsón is a town in the southwest of Río Negro Province, Argentina, at the foot of the Piltriquitron Mountain. Due to a series of valleys through the mountains of the Andes to the Pacific Ocean, El Bolsón has an unusually mild climate for its southern location.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,537 |
| Population Density | 1,404 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Coordinates | -41.9605°, -71.5334° |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
| Country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| State / Province | Rio Negro |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.5 inches (1,028 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.0 inches (18 cm) |
About El Bolsón
El Bolsón is a small city in Argentina (Rio Negro) with a population of 15,537. The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet (320 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 35°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Salta.
Climate in El Bolsón
El Bolsón has an average annual temperature of 6.7°C (44°F). The hottest month is Feb (14.3°C), the coldest is Jul (-0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 709 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below Argentina avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.9605°N, 71.5334°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Explosion | 60.0 m | 27 | 75 km |
| 2022 | TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE | Meteorological | 0.8 m | — | 116 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apagado (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 87 km |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 98 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 100 km |
| Crater Basalt Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 114 km |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 120 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 124 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 126 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 141 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 160 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in |
El Bolsón has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 35°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (1.2").
Colleges & Universities in El Bolsón
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto de Formación Docente Continua El Bolsón | University | — | — |
Schools in El Bolsón
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Nº 348 - "Rinconada Nahuel Pan" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N° 140 "Almafuerte" | — | — | — | — |
| CEM 48 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela N° 270 | — | — | — | — |
| CEM N°30 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nº 788 Arte y diseño | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nº 109 Paraje Entre Ríos | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.A. 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nº 103 | — | — | — | — |
| Centro De Educación Técnica N° 23 | — | — | — | — |
| CET N° 23 | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.M. 10 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela N° 318 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N° 140 | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Infantes Nº 21 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Nº 372 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nº 268 | — | — | — | — |
| Nº 103 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Bolsón
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in El Bolsón
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geomuseo - El Mundo de Los Minerales | ||||
| Museo Municipal |
Libraries in El Bolsón
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca localización El Bolsón - Sede Andina | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular de Lago Puelo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular Domingo Faustino Sarmiento | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Bolsón
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Despensa a&m | |||||
| Feria De Artesanales | |||||
| Feria de Artesanos y Emprendedores | |||||
| Feria Natural De La Comarca | |||||
| Román | |||||
| SUM Golondrinas |
Hotels in El Bolsón
13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Bolsón
26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in El Bolsón
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in El Bolsón
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Bolsón
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in El Bolsón
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in El Bolsón
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Bolsón
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Bolsón
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in El Bolsón
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in El Bolsón
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in El Bolsón
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandurias | ||||
| Cerro Negro | ||||
| Cerveza Artesanal Delau | ||||
| El indio | ||||
| Estación de Cerveza | ||||
| Holtz |
Ski Resorts Near El Bolsón
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Perito Moreno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near El Bolsón
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Bolsón Airfield | EHL | Medium Airport |
| Cholila Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Maitén Airport | EMX | Small Airport |
| Lago La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Llanada Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Paso El León Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rincón Bonito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Río Frío Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Segundo Corral Alto Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in El Bolsón
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correo Argentino |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Bolsón
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Sagrada Familia | |
| Iglesia El Faro | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Luján |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About El Bolsón
What is the population of El Bolsón?
El Bolsón has a population of 15,537 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 1,404 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Bolsón?
El Bolsón has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 35°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches, with 7.0 inches of snow.