El Chaltén, Argentina

Santa Cruz · Argentina

El Chaltén is a small town in Santa Cruz, Argentina with a population of 1,865. Elevation: 1,316 ft (401 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,865 Population 211/sq mi density
1,316 ft Elevation 401 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Rio Gallegos Timezone

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People

Population1,865
Density211/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Population1,865
Population Density211 / sq mi
Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Coordinates-49.3299°, -72.8861°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceSanta Cruz
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average33°F (0°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (882 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.6 inches (24 cm)

About El Chaltén

El Chaltén is a small town in Argentina (Santa Cruz) with a population of 1,865. The city sits at an elevation of 1,316 feet (401 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 33°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos.

El Chaltén has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 33°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,316 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 33°F Jul (0°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below Argentina avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average33°F (0°C)

Geography

Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.9 km²)
Population Density211/sq mi
Coordinates49.3299°S, 72.8861°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.78"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 19, 2025.

Jul 30, 1992 13 km E of El Calafate, Argentina M5.5 128 km
Jan 25, 1992 12 km SE of El Calafate, Argentina M5.1 132 km
Aug 31, 2004 32 km S of El Calafate, Argentina M4.7 150 km
Jan 19, 2025 26 km SE of El Calafate, Argentina M4.4 145 km
Apr 9, 1999 14 km SSE of El Calafate, Argentina M4.3 135 km
Jun 10, 2015 31 km S of El Calafate, Argentina M4.2 150 km
Nov 4, 1995 172 km WNW of El Calafate, Argentina M4.2 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2013 LAGO ARGENTINO Meteorological 2.0 m - 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aguilera (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aguilera Stratovolcano 2,546 m (8,353 ft) -1250 127 km
Reclus Pyroclastic cone 1,000 m (3,281 ft) 1908 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in Warmest
February 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.8 in Wettest
May 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
June 33°F (0°C) 3.6 in
July 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
August 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in
September 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Driest
October 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in

El Chaltén has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 33°F in July to 50°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.8") and September the driest (2.2").

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Schools in El Chaltén

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela 59 "Los Notros" - - - -
Colegio Secundario Nº 28 - - - -
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Radio Stations near El Chaltén

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in El Chaltén

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Primera Escuela
Museo Estancia Fitz Roy Mad Madsen

Libraries in El Chaltén

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Popular Mujer Pionera0.0

Hotels in El Chaltén

33 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alma Patagônica
Almazen
Chalten Suites Hotel
Como en Casa
cóndor de los Andes
Confín Patagonico
Cumbres Nevadas
De Los Tres
Destino Sur
El Barranco
El Pilar
Estancia La Quinta
Friz Roy Inn
Guillamet
Hostería El Alamo
Hotel Lunajuim
Infinito Sur
La Protegida
Lago Viedma
Las Piedras
Latitud 49
Lo de Tomy
Los Cerros Boutique Hotel & Spa
Meraki
Mirador De Las Águilas
Mistico Hostel
Patagonia Hikes Aparts
Poincenot Hotel
Senderos
Senderos Suites & Aparts
Thiamalu
Tranqueras de El Chalten
Vertical Lodge

Restaurants in El Chaltén

44 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ahonikenk
Andreas Burgers For Adventurers
B Fritz Resto Bar
Bandidos Patagonicos
Butch, bar de carnes
Cesarino
Cumbre Reberde
Cúrcuma
Diadema Restó Chaltén
Don Guerra
El Muro
El Puma
El Rincón de Mama
Estepa
Fuegia
La Cervecería
La Familia
La Oveja Negra
La Senyera
La Tapera
La Wafleria
Laborum
Lito
Lo de Manu
Lo de Pele Lui
Los Cóndores Wine: bar y restaurante
Maffía
Mathilda
Mito's
Monte Rojo
Pangea
Parilla Como Vaca
Paso del Torre
Patagonia Rebelde
Patagonicus
Pizza Qom
Prana
Puesto La Nana
Rancho Grande
Roots Patagonia
Rotiseria Sueños del Sur
San Sebastian
The Asadores
Tierradenadie

Cafes in El Chaltén

13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BRUNCH
Coffee Station
El Mirador
Estancia Bonanza
La Chocolateria Josh Aike
La Esquina
La Nieve
Lo de Daro
Lo de Haydée
Malbec y Macchiato
Meme's Cakes
PAISA
Simple

Clinics in El Chaltén

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Puesto Sanitario

Bus Stations in El Chaltén

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Ómnibus de El Chaltén

Gas Stations in El Chaltén

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

YPF

Banks in El Chaltén

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Santa Cruz

Breweries in El Chaltén

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Chaltén

Airports Near El Chaltén

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeroclub de El Chaltén Alf. G.N.A. Walter Omar D Anna-Small Airport
El Chaltén North Airport-Small Airport
Estancia San José Airstrip-Small Airport
Laguna Redonda Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in El Chaltén

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Argentine Mail

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near El Chaltén

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Los Glaciares National ParkNatural1981

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Chaltén

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de los Escaladores
Nuestra Señora de la Patagonia

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near El Chaltén

4 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near El Chaltén.

Name Description
Cascada Escondida
Cascada Raquel
Chorillo del Salto
Salto del Anillo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos

🇦🇷 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near El Chaltén

Los Glaciares National Park
Natural · inscribed 1981
The Los Glaciares National Park is an area of exceptional natural beauty, with rugged, towering mountains and numerous glacial lakes, including Lake Argentino, which is 160 km long. At its farthest end, three glaciers meet to dump their effluvia into the milky...

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 Chaltén

What is the population of El Chaltén?

El Chaltén has a population of 1,865 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 211 people per square mile, spread across 8.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Chaltén?

El Chaltén has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 33°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 9.6 inches of snow.

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