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El Galpón, Argentina

Salta · Argentina

El Galpón is a small city in Salta, Argentina with a population of 8,357. Elevation: 1,729 ft (527 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

8,357 Population 5/sq mi density
1,729 ft Elevation 527 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
26.1 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Salta Timezone

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About El Galpón

El Galpón

El Galpón (Salta) is a town and municipality in Salta Province in northwestern Argentina.

People

Population8,357
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain26.1 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Population8,357
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Coordinates-25.3806°, -64.6516°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceSalta
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation26.1 inches (664 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Galpón

El Galpón is a small city in Argentina (Salta) with a population of 8,357. The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet (527 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Salta.

El Galpón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above Argentina avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Area1,596.9 sq mi (4,135.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-25.3806°N, 64.6516°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 12, 2024.

Mar 21, 2005 67 km ENE of Joaquín V. González, Argentina M6.9 127 km
Mar 21, 2005 59 km ESE of Apolinario Saravia, Argentina M6.4 136 km
Feb 27, 2010 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina M6.3 111 km
Oct 6, 2011 23 km SSE of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.9 141 km
Feb 4, 2004 60 km SSW of Taco Pozo, Argentina M5.8 146 km
Jan 10, 2022 23 km NW of Trancas, Argentina M5.6 111 km
Feb 29, 1992 24 km NE of Alderetes, Argentina M5.2 148 km
Sep 5, 2015 44 km S of El Galpón, Argentina M5.2 45 km
Oct 6, 2011 33 km S of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.1 127 km
Jan 2, 1995 Salta, Argentina M5.1 143 km
Nov 11, 1996 27 km WNW of Joaquín V. González, Argentina M5.0 45 km
Sep 27, 2010 12 km ENE of Burruyacú, Argentina M5.0 119 km
Nov 27, 1993 52 km N of Burruyacú, Argentina M5.0 72 km
Apr 4, 1990 4 km SSW of La Mendieta, Argentina M5.0 120 km
Oct 16, 2016 24 km SSW of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.0 135 km
Mar 6, 2008 34 km SSE of Santa Clara, Argentina M4.9 86 km
May 19, 1991 3 km NNW of El Galpón, Argentina M4.9 4 km
Oct 8, 2011 28 km SE of Palma Sola, Argentina M4.9 147 km
Sep 4, 2010 11 km NNE of Salta, Argentina M4.8 106 km
Mar 31, 2003 26 km SSW of Taco Pozo, Argentina M4.8 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 76°F (25°C) 5.2 in
March 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
June 56°F (14°C) 0.2 in
July 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
December 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in

El Galpón has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 56°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in El Galpón

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria 4086 Magdalena Guemes De Tejada
Colegio Secundario San Francisco Solano
Escuela De Educacion Especial 7204
Colegio Agrotécnico
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Restaurants in El Galpón

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RefiShop
Restaurant Cachila

Train Stations in El Galpón

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Galpón

Bus Stations in El Galpón

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #5267143896

Gas Stations in El Galpón

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #3919089840
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Airports Near El Galpón

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
AeroSoluciones AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Rio Juramento AirportSmall Airport
Finca Porvenir 8 AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio San Isidro airstripSmall Airport
Metán AirportSmall Airport
Rosario De La Frontera AirportSmall Airport
SAS Aeroaplicaciones AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Galpón

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquía San Francisco Solano

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 Galpón

What is the population of El Galpón?

El Galpón has a population of 8,357 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,596.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Galpón?

El Galpón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches.

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