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El Hoyo, Argentina

Chubut · Argentina

El Hoyo is a small town in Chubut, Argentina with a population of 2,498. Elevation: 699 ft (213 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

2,498 Population 226/sq mi density
699 ft Elevation 213 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
41.6 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Catamarca Timezone

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About El Hoyo

El Hoyo

El Hoyo is a village and municipality in Chubut Province in southern Argentina.

People

Population2,498
Density226/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Population2,498
Population Density226 / sq mi
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Coordinates-42.0641°, -71.5193°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceChubut
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation41.6 inches (1,057 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Hoyo

El Hoyo is a small town in Argentina (Chubut) with a population of 2,498. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet (213 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 38°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Catamarca.

El Hoyo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below Argentina avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²)
Population Density226/sq mi
Coordinates-42.0641°N, 71.5193°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
10% above Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 18, 2025.

Sep 26, 2019 30 km W of Villa La Angostura, Argentina M6.1 145 km
Feb 10, 2007 14 km NNW of Trevelin, Argentina M5.5 102 km
Mar 11, 1996 26 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina M5.4 33 km
May 24, 2008 49 km WNW of Lago Puelo, Argentina M5.4 56 km
May 2, 2008 39 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile M5.2 99 km
Dec 18, 1997 9 km ESE of Calbuco, Chile M5.2 129 km
Sep 3, 1993 18 km WSW of La Ensenada, Chile M5.2 135 km
May 3, 2008 40 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile M5.0 100 km
May 24, 2008 50 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina M5.0 57 km
Jun 25, 2017 61 km WSW of Lago Puelo, Argentina M4.9 68 km
May 24, 2008 33 km W of Lago Puelo, Argentina M4.9 41 km
Jan 2, 1995 48 km NNE of El Maitén, Argentina M4.9 63 km
May 2, 2008 34 km NE of Chaitén, Chile M4.9 102 km
Jan 20, 2009 Los Lagos, Chile M4.8 76 km
May 24, 2009 26 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile M4.7 111 km
Jun 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile M4.7 122 km
May 2, 2008 27 km NE of Chaitén, Chile M4.7 108 km
Apr 22, 2015 18 km WSW of La Ensenada, Chile M4.6 132 km
May 26, 2009 8 km NNW of Chaitén, Chile M4.6 133 km
Jun 6, 2009 29 km ENE of Chaitén, Chile M4.6 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 80 km
2022 TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE Meteorological 0.8 m 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apagado (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apagado Pyroclastic cone 1,210 m (3,970 ft) -590 90 km
Huequi Lava dome(s) 1,318 m (4,324 ft) 1920 94 km
Tronador Stratovolcano 3,478 m (11,411 ft) Unknown 105 km
Crater Basalt Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 110 km
Cayutue-La Vigueria Pyroclastic cone(s) 506 m (1,660 ft) -190 110 km
Michinmahuida Stratovolcano 2,452 m (8,045 ft) 1835 112 km
Calbuco Stratovolcano 1,974 m (6,476 ft) 2015 122 km
Osorno Stratovolcano 2,659 m (8,724 ft) 1869 134 km
Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos Stratovolcano 2,493 m (8,179 ft) 1850 137 km
Antillanca Volcanic Complex Stratovolcano(es) 1,979 m (6,493 ft) -230 152 km
Puyehue-Cordon Caulle Stratovolcano 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 2012 171 km
Carran-Los Venados Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,114 m (3,655 ft) 1979 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
February 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 44°F (7°C) 6.1 in
June 39°F (4°C) 6.1 in
July 38°F (3°C) 7.2 in Coldest, Wettest
August 40°F (4°C) 5.0 in
September 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
December 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in

El Hoyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 38°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.4").

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Schools in El Hoyo

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Nº 41 "Las Golondrinas"
Escuela Especial Nº 522
Escuela N° 81
Colegio 734 Cóndor Andino
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Radio Stations near El Hoyo

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Mitre news AAC+ 64 kbps
89.5 La 100 entretenimiento, hits MP3 64 kbps
Milenium 106.7 FM argentina, local news AAC 32 kbps
Milenium 94.1 FM classic pop, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
FM DEL VALLE 99.9 folclore, local radio AAC 32 kbps

Museums in El Hoyo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Geomuseo - El Mundo de Los Minerales
Museo Municipal

Libraries in El Hoyo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca localización El Bolsón - Sede Andina0.0
Biblioteca Popular de Lago Puelo0.0
Biblioteca Popular Domingo Faustino Sarmiento0.0

Farmers Markets in El Hoyo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Despensa a&m
Feria De Artesanales
Feria de Artesanos y Emprendedores
Feria Natural De La Comarca
Román
SUM Golondrinas

Hotels in El Hoyo

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabaña Currumahuida
Cabañas Elal Agroturismo
Cabañas Koda
Cabañas Mari Mari
Cabañas Paraje Sureño
Complejo Cataratas
Complejo Nagual
Complejo Puelo
Complejo Turistico Paralelo 42
Hospedaje Aiken
Hospedaje la Ruta
La Posada de Olaf

Restaurants in El Hoyo

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Criollo
Doña Cata
Pirque
Sidra Laberinto Patagonia

Cafes in El Hoyo

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Malen Reposteria
Parador Patio Venzano

Veterinaries in El Hoyo

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #8507858728

Gas Stations in El Hoyo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

YPF

Banks in El Hoyo

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco del Chubut

Shopping Malls in El Hoyo

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Lago Libreria

Gyms in El Hoyo

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #8507858726

Breweries in El Hoyo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bandurias
Cerro Negro
Cerveza Artesanal Delau
El indio
Estación de Cerveza
Holtz

Ski Resorts Near El Hoyo

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Cerro Perito Moreno 0.0 $0

Airports Near El Hoyo

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Bolsón AirfieldEHLMedium Airport
Cholila AirportSmall Airport
El Maitén AirportEMXSmall Airport
Lago La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
Llanada Grande AirportSmall Airport
Paso El León AirstripSmall Airport
Rincón Bonito AirportSmall Airport
Río Frío AirportSmall Airport
Segundo Corral Alto AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in El Hoyo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo Argentino

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Hoyo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Francisco de Asis

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Catamarca

🇦🇷 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 Hoyo

What is the population of El Hoyo?

El Hoyo has a population of 2,498 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 226 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Hoyo?

El Hoyo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 38°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches.

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