Frías, Argentina
Santiago del Estero · Argentina
Frías is a mid-size city in Santiago del Estero, Argentina with a population of 33,605. Elevation: 1,066 ft (325 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Frías
Frías is a city in Argentina, located southwest of the province of Santiago del Estero, near the border with the province of Catamarca, and is the head of the Choya Department. It is located on the banks of the river Albigasta at coordinates: 28 ° 38'60 "S 65 ° 09'05" W.
People
Climate
| Population | 33,605 |
| Population Density | 52 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.6375°, -65.1287° |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Cordoba |
| Country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| State / Province | Santiago del Estero |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.4 inches (620 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Frías
Frías is a mid-size city in Argentina (Santiago del Estero) with a population of 33,605. The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet (325 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 84°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Cordoba.
Climate in Frías
Frías has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.5°C), the coldest is Jul (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 657 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above Argentina avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 642.7 sq mi (1,664.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6375°S, 65.1287°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Cordoba |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in |
Frías has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 52°F in July to 84°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.2").
Schools in Frías
19 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela 1079 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Inmaculada Concepcion | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Agrotecnica De Frias | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Técnica 5 Doctor Ramón Carrillo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Comercio N° 1 "Dr. Manuel Belgrano" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Carmen Catren De Méndez Casariego | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 186 República De Nicaragua | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Superior de Profesorado de Educación Artística 2 M.G.Carrillo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Ciudad De Frias / Jardín De Infantes Nº 261 Amiguitos | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto De Formacion Docente Teresa De Barbieri | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Normal República del Ecuador | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 243 Manuel Alberti | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 201 República De Guatemala | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela N° 1032 Hipolito Yrigoyen | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 803 | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín de Infantes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela N° 17 Félix Frías | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Comercio 1 Doctor Manuel Belgrano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Provincial 750 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Frías
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Frías
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Histórico de Frías |
Libraries in Frías
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarmiento | 0.0 |
Hotels in Frías
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Frías
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Frías
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Frías
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Frías
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Frías
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Frías
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Frías
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Frías
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Frías
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport | CTC | Medium Airport |
| Frias Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Frías
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correo Argentino |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Frías
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla San Cayetano | |
| Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción | |
| Iglesia Universal Frías | |
| Salón del reino de los testigos de Jehová |
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Public Holidays in Argentina
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Frías
What is the population of Frías?
Frías has a population of 33,605 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 642.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Frías?
Frías enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 84°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches.
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