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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).

3,491 Population 6,714/sq mi density
3,950 ft Elevation 1,204 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
25.1 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Salta Timezone

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About Guachipas

Guachipas

Guachipas is a village and rural municipality in Salta Province in northwestern Argentina.

People

Population3,491
Density6,714/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain25.1 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Population3,491
Population Density6,714 / sq mi
Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Coordinates-25.5225°, -65.5093°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceSalta
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation25.1 inches (638 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Guachipas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,950 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Argentina avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density6,714/sq mi
Coordinates-25.5225°N, 65.5093°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.1"
34% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Apr 30, 2024.

Feb 27, 2010 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina M6.3 73 km
Mar 8, 2010 75 km WNW of Cafayate, Argentina M5.8 113 km
Jan 10, 2022 23 km NW of Trancas, Argentina M5.6 62 km
Feb 29, 1992 24 km NE of Alderetes, Argentina M5.2 142 km
Sep 5, 2015 44 km S of El Galpón, Argentina M5.2 87 km
May 21, 2010 72 km ENE of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina M5.1 127 km
Apr 4, 1990 4 km SSW of La Mendieta, Argentina M5.0 141 km
Sep 27, 2010 12 km ENE of Burruyacú, Argentina M5.0 135 km
Nov 11, 1996 27 km WNW of Joaquín V. González, Argentina M5.0 124 km
Nov 27, 1993 52 km N of Burruyacú, Argentina M5.0 94 km
May 20, 2020 70 km E of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina M4.9 133 km
May 19, 1991 3 km NNW of El Galpón, Argentina M4.9 87 km
Mar 6, 2008 34 km SSE of Santa Clara, Argentina M4.9 139 km
Mar 10, 1994 Salta, Argentina M4.8 90 km
Sep 28, 1990 69 km WSW of Cafayate, Argentina M4.8 143 km
Sep 23, 2003 44 km W of Cachí, Argentina M4.8 119 km
Sep 4, 2010 11 km NNE of Salta, Argentina M4.8 94 km
Mar 9, 2010 65 km ENE of Antofagasta de la Sierra, Argentina M4.8 135 km
Mar 1, 2010 Jujuy-Salta border region, Argentina M4.8 85 km
Dec 12, 2013 32 km W of Las Lajitas, Argentina M4.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Schools in Guachipas

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela N°4333
Escuela Nº4074 "Dr. Bernardo Frías"
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Museums in Guachipas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Alemanía
Museo La Viña

Restaurants in Guachipas

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor talapampa
Finca Don Clemente
Hosteria Talapampa
Parador Don Julio
Posta de las Cabras

Bus Stations in Guachipas

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #7267007871

Banks in Guachipas

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cajero Automático

Airports Near Guachipas

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Martín Miguel de Güemes International AirportSLALarge Airport
Cachi AirportSmall Airport
Cafayate AirportSmall Airport
Metán AirportSmall Airport
Rosario De La Frontera AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Guachipas

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CAPILLA VIRGEN DEL VALLE
San Roque

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Salta

🇦🇷 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 Guachipas

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. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.1 inches.

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