Guachipas, Argentina
Salta · Argentina
Guachipas is a small town in Salta, Argentina with a population of 3,491. Elevation: 3,950 ft (1,204 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°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 Guachipas
Guachipas is a village and rural municipality in Salta Province in northwestern Argentina.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,491 |
| Population Density | 6,714 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,950 ft (1,204 m) |
| Coordinates | -25.5225°, -65.5093° |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
| Country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| State / Province | Salta |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.1 inches (638 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Guachipas
Guachipas is a small town in Argentina (Salta) with a population of 3,491. The city sits at an elevation of 3,950 feet (1,204 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.1 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Salta.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above Argentina avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,950 ft (1,204 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,714/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.5225°S, 65.5093°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in |
Guachipas has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Guachipas
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela N°4333 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nº4074 "Dr. Bernardo Frías" | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Guachipas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Alemanía | ||||
| Museo La Viña |
Restaurants in Guachipas
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Guachipas
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Guachipas
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Guachipas
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport | SLA | Large Airport |
| Cachi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cafayate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Metán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rosario De La Frontera Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Guachipas
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| CAPILLA VIRGEN DEL VALLE | |
| San Roque |
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Waterfalls Near Guachipas
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Guachipas.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cascada de Alemanía |
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Public Holidays in Argentina
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Guachipas?
Guachipas has a population of 3,491 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 6,714 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Guachipas?
Guachipas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.1 inches.
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