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La Esperanza, Argentina

Jujuy · Argentina

La Esperanza is a small city in Jujuy, Argentina with a population of 5,002. Elevation: 1,690 ft (515 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,002 Population 75/sq mi density
1,690 ft Elevation 515 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
59.3 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Jujuy Timezone

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About La Esperanza

La Esperanza (Jujuy) is a town and municipality in San Pedro Department, Jujuy Province in Argentina.

People

Population5,002
Density75/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain59.3 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)
Population5,002
Population Density75 / sq mi
Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)
Coordinates-24.2247°, -64.8381°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Jujuy
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceJujuy
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation59.3 inches (1,507 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Esperanza

La Esperanza is a small city in Argentina (Jujuy) with a population of 5,002. The city sits at an elevation of 1,690 feet (515 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.3 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Jujuy.

Climate in La Esperanza

La Esperanza has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.4°C), the coldest is Jul (13.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 698 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.4°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30.5° 142.8
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 18° / 28.9° 147.5
Mar 22°C / 72°F 17° / 27° 127.3
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 14.1° / 24.2° 47.8
May 15.8°C / 60°F 10.2° / 21.4° 13.5
Jun 13.5°C / 56°F 7.2° / 19.8° 4.2
Jul 13.2°C / 56°F 6° / 20.4° 1.8
Aug 15.8°C / 60°F 8° / 23.5° 2.2
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 11° / 26.6° 5.2
Oct 22.3°C / 72°F 15.2° / 29.4° 25.6
Nov 23.8°C / 75°F 16.8° / 30.8° 55.6
Dec 24.2°C / 76°F 18.1° / 30.4° 124.1
La Esperanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 59.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,690 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above Argentina avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)
Area66.8 sq mi (172.9 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates-24.2247°N, 64.8381°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Jujuy

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 18, 2025.

Mar 21, 2005 59 km ESE of Apolinario Saravia, Argentina M6.4 146 km
Feb 27, 2010 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina M6.3 106 km
Oct 6, 2011 23 km SSE of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.9 63 km
Nov 6, 2009 22 km N of Yuto, Argentina M5.5 96 km
Oct 2, 1993 17 km WSW of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.4 43 km
May 4, 2002 18 km WNW of San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Argentina M5.3 133 km
Dec 30, 1999 13 km WNW of Calilegua, Argentina M5.3 56 km
Oct 6, 2011 33 km S of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.1 55 km
Mar 31, 2005 10 km NNW of Yuto, Argentina M5.1 81 km
Jan 25, 2013 8 km NE of San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina M5.1 43 km
Jun 15, 1993 69 km SE of Embarcación, Argentina M5.1 146 km
Mar 31, 2005 11 km NNW of Yuto, Argentina M5.1 82 km
Oct 16, 2016 24 km SSW of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.0 48 km
Apr 4, 1990 4 km SSW of La Mendieta, Argentina M5.0 20 km
Feb 17, 2019 29 km NW of Yuto, Argentina M5.0 86 km
Nov 11, 1996 27 km WNW of Joaquín V. González, Argentina M5.0 103 km
Oct 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.0 83 km
Feb 3, 2022 37 km E of Humahuaca, Argentina M5.0 112 km
Jan 13, 2021 7 km NNE of Calilegua, Argentina M4.9 58 km
Feb 27, 2020 7 km NNW of Caimancito, Argentina M4.9 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tuzgle Stratovolcano 5,486 m (17,999 ft) Unknown 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 5.4 in Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
March 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
July 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
November 74°F (24°C) 2.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest

La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 56°F in July to 77°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in La Esperanza

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela 383 Fray Mamerto Esquiu
Colegio Secundario 29
Escuela 294 Patricias Argentinas
Escuela N° 293 Justo José de Urquiza
Escuela 230 Antártida Argentina
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Radio Stations near La Esperanza

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Fiesta 97.1 Jujuy AAC 167 kbps
FM Anta 96.1 adult contemporary, deportes MP3 64 kbps
Radio 2 Jujuy news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ciudad 88.1 - Jujuy latin music, local news MP3 64 kbps
Radio Cadena Sol 106.5 FM bible, cristiana AAC+ 32 kbps

Farmers Markets in La Esperanza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria de Gimnasia
Feria de Providencia
Feria de Ropa

Bus Stations in La Esperanza

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Ómnibus de Rodeito

Banks in La Esperanza

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cajero Automático MACRO

Golf Courses in La Esperanza

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Esperanza Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in La Esperanza

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Airports Near La Esperanza

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gobernador Horacio Guzman International AirportJUJLarge Airport
Martín Miguel de Güemes International AirportSLALarge Airport
AeroSoluciones AirportSmall Airport
Calilegua AirportSmall Airport
General Belgrano AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio San Isidro airstripSmall Airport
Jujuy Aeroclub AirportSmall Airport
Puerta De Avalos AirportSmall Airport
SAS Aeroaplicaciones AirportSmall Airport
Scaro AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Jujuy
Elevation
519 m (1,703 ft)

🇦🇷 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 La Esperanza

What is the population of La Esperanza?

La Esperanza has a population of 5,002 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 66.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Esperanza?

La Esperanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.3 inches.

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