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Embarcación, Argentina

Salta · Argentina

Embarcación is a small city in Salta, Argentina with a population of 23,961. Elevation: 958 ft (292 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,961 Population 16/sq mi density
958 ft Elevation 292 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Salta Timezone

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About Embarcación

Embarcación

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

People

Population23,961
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Population23,961
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Coordinates-23.2100°, -64.0997°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceSalta
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,095 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Embarcación

Embarcación is a small city in Argentina (Salta) with a population of 23,961. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet (292 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Salta.

Climate in Embarcación

Embarcación has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.2°C), the coldest is Jul (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 984 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 21.6° / 32.8° 196.1
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 21° / 31.3° 189.8
Mar 24.9°C / 77°F 20.4° / 29.4° 163.2
Apr 22°C / 72°F 17.8° / 26.2° 59.6
May 18.8°C / 66°F 14.1° / 23.5° 22.2
Jun 16.4°C / 62°F 11.2° / 21.7° 7.8
Jul 16°C / 61°F 9.6° / 22.4° 2.6
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 10.9° / 26.2° 2.2
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 14° / 29.1° 16.6
Oct 25.2°C / 77°F 18.5° / 32° 55.2
Nov 26.5°C / 80°F 19.8° / 33.2° 99.5
Dec 27.2°C / 81°F 21° / 33.4° 169.4
Embarcación has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above Argentina avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area1,470.3 sq mi (3,808.0 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-23.2100°N, 64.0997°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

135 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 26, 2025.

Nov 22, 2012 Salta, Argentina M5.9 75 km
Jun 2, 2012 13 km ESE of Yacuiba, Bolivia M5.9 140 km
Oct 6, 2011 23 km SSE of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.9 108 km
Mar 22, 2004 22 km N of San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Argentina M5.8 40 km
Jan 17, 2015 60 km ESE of Yacuiba, Bolivia M5.6 146 km
Nov 6, 2009 22 km N of Yuto, Argentina M5.5 45 km
Jan 13, 2004 35 km SSE of General Mosconi, Argentina M5.4 60 km
Oct 2, 1993 17 km WSW of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.4 99 km
Mar 2, 2018 8 km WSW of Yacuiba, Bolivia M5.4 134 km
May 17, 2011 61 km ESE of Embarcación, Argentina M5.4 61 km
Jan 22, 2005 28 km S of Yacuiba, Bolivia M5.3 114 km
May 4, 2002 18 km WNW of San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Argentina M5.3 43 km
Dec 30, 1999 13 km WNW of Calilegua, Argentina M5.3 99 km
May 22, 2016 44 km NNE of Bermejo, Bolivia M5.3 97 km
May 3, 2002 21 km SE of General Mosconi, Argentina M5.1 66 km
Oct 6, 2011 33 km S of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.1 121 km
Mar 31, 2005 11 km NNW of Yuto, Argentina M5.1 58 km
Jun 15, 1993 69 km SE of Embarcación, Argentina M5.1 69 km
Mar 31, 2005 10 km NNW of Yuto, Argentina M5.1 57 km
Feb 3, 2022 37 km E of Humahuaca, Argentina M5.0 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in
April 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
December 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in

Embarcación has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in June to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.9") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Embarcación

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela 4748 - - - -
Bernardino Rivadavia - - - -
Colegio Secundario Martin Miguel De Güemes - - - -
Instituto Superior De Formacion Docente Nª 6015 - - - -
Fray Francisco Victoria - - - -
Escuela De Educacion Especial 7059 - - - -
Centro Educativo Fe Y Alegria Jesús - - - -
Instituto Juan Carlos Davalos Ex L13 - - - -
Escuela De Educacion Tecnica N° 3115 Ex N° 5115-7117 - - - -
Colegio Secundario Dra Isabel Ascar N° 5088 - - - -
Colegio San Francisco Solano - - - -
Instituto Pablo Picasso - - - -
Virgen De Lujan Ex N° 184 - - - -
Padre Rafael Gobelli - - - -
Instituto Privado Manuel Belgrano Ex 92 Bis - - - -
Nestor Oscar Palacios Ex N° 347 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Embarcación

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Provincia AM 1270 - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Provincia - AM1270 magazines, noticias locales MP3 128 kbps
GLAM FM - AAC 32 kbps

Museums in Embarcación

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hugo Alberto Luna

Hotels in Embarcación

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Delpilar
Hotel Altos del Bermejo
Hotel Johnny
Punta Norte

Restaurants in Embarcación

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante La Esquina

Train Stations in Embarcación

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Embarcación
Pichanal
Senda Hachada

Bus Stations in Embarcación

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Autobuses de Embarcacion
Terminal de Ómnibus de Embarcacion
Terminal de Omnibus de Pichanal

Gas Stations in Embarcación

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AR #3917159499
Estación de Servicio KyM
Refinor

Banks in Embarcación

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Macro

Stadiums & Teams in Embarcación

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Embarcación

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bermejo AirportBJOMedium Airport
General Enrique Mosconi AirportTTGMedium Airport
Orán AirportORAMedium Airport
Calilegua Airport-Small Airport
Finca Cuchuy Airport-Small Airport
Finca La Hercilia Airport-Small Airport
Pichanal-Franzini Airport-Small Airport
Salvita Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Embarcación

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo Argentino

Churches & Religious Organizations in Embarcación

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Roque

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation
273 m (896 ft)
Area
3,808.0 km² (1,469.9 mi²)
Founded
1911

🇦🇷 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 Embarcación

What is the population of Embarcación?

Embarcación has a population of 23,961 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 1,470.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Embarcación?

Embarcación has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches.

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