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El Huecú, Argentina

Neuquen · Argentina

El Huecú is a small town in Neuquen, Argentina with a population of 1,399. Elevation: 4,016 ft (1,224 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

1,399 Population 42/sq mi density
4,016 ft Elevation 1,224 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
27.0 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Salta Timezone

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About El Huecú

El Huecú

El Huecú is a third category municipality and capital of the Ñorquín Department, on Provincial Road 4, in the north of the Argentine province of Neuquén.

People

Population1,399
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain27.0 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation4,016 ft (1,224 m)
Population1,399
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation4,016 ft (1,224 m)
Coordinates-37.6449°, -70.5810°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceNeuquen
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)
Annual Precipitation27.0 inches (685 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)

About El Huecú

El Huecú is a small town in Argentina (Neuquen) with a population of 1,399. The city sits at an elevation of 4,016 feet (1,224 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 35°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.0 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Salta.

El Huecú experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,016 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 35°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below Argentina avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,016 ft (1,224 m)
Area33.6 sq mi (87.0 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates-37.6449°N, 70.5810°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 18, 2025.

Jul 17, 2023 19 km SE of Loncopué, Argentina M6.6 61 km
Dec 14, 1998 39 km WSW of Loncopué, Argentina M6.0 75 km
May 29, 2017 60 km ENE of Los Ángeles, Chile M5.9 103 km
Apr 29, 2021 17 km WSW of Andacollo, Argentina M5.6 48 km
May 24, 2012 26 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.4 82 km
May 22, 1999 33 km NE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.3 96 km
May 17, 1991 48 km NNE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.2 119 km
Aug 15, 2010 36 km WNW of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.2 103 km
Jan 23, 2009 67 km N of Las Ovejas, Argentina M5.2 142 km
Feb 27, 2010 35 km E of Mulchén, Chile M4.9 111 km
Feb 1, 2001 60 km ENE of Coihueco, Chile M4.9 147 km
Mar 19, 2001 28 km SSW of Andacollo, Argentina M4.8 36 km
Jan 21, 2011 29 km E of Mulchén, Chile M4.8 117 km
Mar 1, 2010 55 km W of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.8 94 km
Feb 21, 1991 42 km WSW of El Huecú, Argentina M4.8 43 km
Aug 25, 1991 3 km NNE of Loncopué, Argentina M4.7 45 km
Apr 8, 2002 24 km ENE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.7 81 km
Jul 8, 2006 49 km SSE of Coihueco, Chile M4.7 110 km
Jul 9, 2019 27 km NNW of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.7 101 km
May 7, 2016 42 km NNE of Las Ovejas, Argentina M4.7 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Trolon (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m (7,743 ft) Unknown 30 km
Copahue Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 2019 58 km
Antuco Stratovolcano 2,979 m (9,774 ft) 1869 73 km
Tromen Stratovolcano(es) 4,114 m (13,497 ft) 1822 74 km
Callaqui Stratovolcano 3,164 m (10,381 ft) 1980 82 km
Mariñaqui, Laguna Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,108 m (6,916 ft) Unknown 85 km
Tralihue Stratovolcano 2,448 m (8,031 ft) Unknown 100 km
Chillan, Nevados de Stratovolcano 3,180 m (10,433 ft) 2020 112 km
Domuyo Stratovolcano 4,702 m (15,427 ft) Unknown 113 km
Tolhuaca Stratovolcano 2,739 m (8,986 ft) -4000 119 km
Lonquimay Stratovolcano 2,832 m (9,291 ft) 1990 120 km
Llaima Stratovolcano 3,125 m (10,253 ft) 2009 154 km
Blanca, Laguna Volcanic field 1,700 m (5,577 ft) Unknown 154 km
Sollipulli Caldera 2,282 m (7,487 ft) 1240 169 km
Maule, Laguna del Caldera 2,162 m (7,093 ft) -50 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
June 36°F (2°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 35°F (2°C) 4.8 in Coldest
August 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
September 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in

El Huecú has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 35°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in El Huecú

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Provincial de Enseñanza Media N° 30
Escuela Primaria N° 328
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Radio Stations near El Huecú

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in El Huecú

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Popular "Bernardino Rivadavia"0.0

Hotels in El Huecú

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostería El Huecú

Monuments in El Huecú

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a la Mujer
Sumit

Gas Stations in El Huecú

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MAS-YPF

Banks in El Huecú

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Provincia de Neuquén

Ski Resorts Near El Huecú

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Caviahue 0.0 $0

Airports Near El Huecú

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Andacollo AirportSmall Airport
Caviahue AirportCVHSmall Airport
Chos Malal AirportHOSSmall Airport
El Alamito AirportSmall Airport
Las Ovejas AirportSmall Airport
Loncopue AirportLCPSmall Airport

Post Offices in El Huecú

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo Argentino

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Huecú

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San Pedro

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation
1,569 m (5,148 ft)
Postal Code
Q8349

🇦🇷 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

Volcanoes Near El Huecú

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Trolon Lava dome(s) 2,360 m

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 Huecú

What is the population of El Huecú?

El Huecú has a population of 1,399 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 33.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Huecú?

El Huecú has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 35°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.0 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

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