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El Carril, Argentina

Salta · Argentina

El Carril is a small city in Salta, Argentina with a population of 9,780. Elevation: 4,131 ft (1,259 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

9,780 Population 12,701/sq mi density
4,131 ft Elevation 1,259 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
34.3 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Salta Timezone

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People

Population9,780
Density12,701/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation4,131 ft (1,259 m)
Population9,780
Population Density12,701 / sq mi
Elevation4,131 ft (1,259 m)
Coordinates-25.0719°, -65.4930°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceSalta
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation34.3 inches (871 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Carril

El Carril is a small city in Argentina (Salta) with a population of 9,780. The city sits at an elevation of 4,131 feet (1,259 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Salta.

Climate in El Carril

El Carril has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 710 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.6° 193.8
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 16° / 26.4° 139.0
Mar 20.2°C / 68°F 15.2° / 25.1° 102.1
Apr 17.4°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.9° 36.0
May 14.2°C / 58°F 8° / 20.4° 8.5
Jun 12.2°C / 54°F 4.5° / 20° 2.2
Jul 11.4°C / 53°F 2.9° / 20° 2.4
Aug 13.8°C / 57°F 4.9° / 22.7° 1.7
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 7.8° / 24.6° 6.7
Oct 19.6°C / 67°F 12.2° / 27.1° 22.9
Nov 21°C / 70°F 14.2° / 27.7° 56.9
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 16° / 28.4° 138.0
El Carril enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 34.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,131 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Argentina avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,131 ft (1,259 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density12,701/sq mi
Coordinates-25.0719°N, 65.4930°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

70 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Apr 30, 2024.

Feb 27, 2010 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina M6.3 25 km
Mar 8, 2010 75 km WNW of Cafayate, Argentina M5.8 134 km
Jan 10, 2022 23 km NW of Trancas, Argentina M5.6 112 km
Sep 5, 2015 44 km S of El Galpón, Argentina M5.2 113 km
Jan 25, 2013 8 km NE of San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina M5.1 107 km
May 21, 2010 72 km ENE of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina M5.1 149 km
Oct 6, 2011 33 km S of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.1 149 km
Nov 27, 1993 52 km N of Burruyacú, Argentina M5.0 129 km
Oct 16, 2016 24 km SSW of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.0 150 km
Apr 4, 1990 4 km SSW of La Mendieta, Argentina M5.0 96 km
Nov 11, 1996 27 km WNW of Joaquín V. González, Argentina M5.0 112 km
Mar 6, 2008 34 km SSE of Santa Clara, Argentina M4.9 107 km
May 19, 1991 3 km NNW of El Galpón, Argentina M4.9 89 km
Sep 23, 2003 44 km W of Cachí, Argentina M4.8 112 km
Sep 4, 2010 11 km NNE of Salta, Argentina M4.8 44 km
Sep 6, 2013 26 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M4.8 135 km
Mar 1, 2010 Jujuy-Salta border region, Argentina M4.8 40 km
Mar 10, 1994 Salta, Argentina M4.8 108 km
Dec 12, 2013 32 km W of Las Lajitas, Argentina M4.8 107 km
Feb 27, 2010 16 km SW of Campo Quijano, Argentina M4.8 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tuzgle Stratovolcano 5,486 m (17,999 ft) Unknown 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 5.8 in Wettest
February 71°F (21°C) 4.6 in
March 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in
July 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest

El Carril has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in July to 72°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in El Carril

Institution Type Founded Website
Instituto Superior De Formación Docente Rural 6012 College

Schools in El Carril

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela 4321 José Andrés Pacheco de Melo
Colegio Ejército del Norte 5029
Escuela 4719 La Sagrada Familia
Escuela No 4320 San Agustin
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Radio Stations near El Carril

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Aries FM 91.1 cumbia, entretenimiento AAC 32 kbps
Fm Cumbiambera cumbia AAC+ 32 kbps
Level Rock FM rock AAC+ 36 kbps
Dinamo FM 100.9 music, rock AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in El Carril

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Carnaval

Libraries in El Carril

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Hotels in El Carril

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Portal de los Valles

Restaurants in El Carril

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Los Cocos

Gas Stations in El Carril

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #2021633768

Airports Near El Carril

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gobernador Horacio Guzman International AirportJUJLarge Airport
Martín Miguel de Güemes International AirportSLALarge Airport
Cachi AirportSmall Airport
General Belgrano AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio San Isidro airstripSmall Airport
Metán AirportSmall Airport
Scaro AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Carril

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de San Cayetano
Iglesia
Sumalao

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 El Carril

What is the population of El Carril?

El Carril has a population of 9,780 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 12,701 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Carril?

El Carril enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches.

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