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La Merced, Argentina

Catamarca · Argentina

La Merced is a small town in Catamarca, Argentina with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,756 ft (840 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,756 ft Elevation 840 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Catamarca Timezone

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About La Merced

La Merced

La Merced (Catamarca) is a village and municipality in Catamarca Province in northwestern Argentina. It is the government seat of the Paclín Department.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation2,756 ft (840 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,756 ft (840 m)
Coordinates-28.1544°, -65.6594°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceCatamarca
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (939 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Merced

La Merced is a small town in Argentina (Catamarca) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,756 feet (840 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Catamarca.

La Merced enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,756 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above Argentina avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,756 ft (840 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-28.1544°N, 65.6594°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

243 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 18, 2025.

Sep 7, 2004 12 km SSW of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina M6.4 50 km
May 28, 2002 39 km S of Arauco, Argentina M6.0 141 km
May 25, 1999 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.8 128 km
Apr 3, 2009 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.7 98 km
Jun 17, 1997 29 km SSE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina M5.6 100 km
May 15, 2001 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina M5.6 88 km
Feb 21, 2011 41 km NNE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina M5.6 147 km
Aug 12, 2009 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.5 104 km
Jun 22, 1998 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.4 104 km
Jul 31, 2011 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.4 99 km
Apr 6, 1997 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina M5.3 106 km
Jul 7, 2000 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 95 km
Sep 25, 2019 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.3 112 km
Jun 22, 2011 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 91 km
Apr 30, 2000 37 km WSW of Tafí del Valle, Argentina M5.2 132 km
Jan 19, 2010 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina M5.2 66 km
Sep 10, 1993 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.2 112 km
May 24, 2019 46 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.2 101 km
Mar 14, 2005 18 km N of Huillapima, Argentina M5.1 56 km
May 19, 2016 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.1 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
March 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 49°F (10°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
November 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
December 74°F (24°C) 3.1 in Warmest

La Merced has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 49°F in July to 74°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in La Merced

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Nº 292 Prov. de Tucumán
Escuela
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Radio Stations near La Merced

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Valle Viejo AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in La Merced

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Natal de Fray Mamerto Esquiu
Museo Arqueológico La Puerta

Farmers Markets in La Merced

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Despensa Siede
Mercado Morra

Hotels in La Merced

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hosteria La Merced

Bus Stations in La Merced

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Merced

Gas Stations in La Merced

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #272178669

Airports Near La Merced

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coronel Felipe Varela International AirportCTCMedium Airport
Termas de Río Hondo international AirportRHDMedium Airport
Andalgalá AirportSmall Airport
Frias AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Merced

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation
898 m (2,946 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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What is the weather like in La Merced?

La Merced enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches.

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