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Las Heras, Argentina

Santa Cruz · Argentina

Las Heras is a small city in Santa Cruz, Argentina with a population of 9,303. Elevation: 1,063 ft (324 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

9,303 Population 190/sq mi density
1,063 ft Elevation 324 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
7.1 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Rio Gallegos Timezone

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About Las Heras

Las Heras is a small city in the oil and gas production region of Deseado Department of Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. It is located 566 kilometres (352 mi) north of the provincial capital Río Gallegos, and had a population of 24,728 at the 2022 census. The province is in the Patagonia region of Argentina.

People

Population9,303
Density190/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain7.1 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Population9,303
Population Density190 / sq mi
Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Coordinates-46.5413°, -68.9323°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceSanta Cruz
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation7.1 inches (179 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Heras

Las Heras is a small city in Argentina (Santa Cruz) with a population of 9,303. The city sits at an elevation of 1,063 feet (324 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.1 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos.

Las Heras experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,063 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Argentina avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Area49.1 sq mi (127.2 km²)
Population Density190/sq mi
Coordinates-46.5413°N, 68.9323°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.1"
81% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 0.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
June 42°F (6°C) 0.9 in Wettest
July 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in
September 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in

Las Heras has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.9") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Las Heras

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Industrial 7
Colegio 3
Escuela Nº 64
Escuela Nº 77
Escuela Especial Nº 7
E.P.P. N°3 "Benjamín Zorrilla" - E.P.D.J.A. N°14
Escuela Nº 3
EPS Nº44
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Radio Stations near Las Heras

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Las Heras

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Hotels in Las Heras

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Posadas del Sur
Suyai

Restaurants in Las Heras

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ladran Sancho
Nativo
Seitu
Suyai

Cafes in Las Heras

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Full
YPF

Cinemas in Las Heras

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Cultural Las Heras

Monuments in Las Heras

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Galpon de Carga
Galpon del Tren
La Pirámide
Tanque de Agua

Clinics in Las Heras

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CIC Micaela Santana

Bus Stations in Las Heras

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Ómnibus Punta Rieles

Gas Stations in Las Heras

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Axion
YPF
YPF

Banks in Las Heras

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Santa Cruz
Banco Santander
BBVA
Nation Bank

Airports Near Las Heras

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Las Heras AirportLHSMedium Airport
Los Perales AirportSmall Airport
Yacimiento el Valle Lago del Desierto AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Las Heras

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo Argentino

Churches & Religious Organizations in Las Heras

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Niño Jesús
Parroquia San José

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation
330 m (1,083 ft)
Area
127.2 km² (49.1 mi²)
Founded
1914
Postal Code
Z9017
Website
municipiolasherassantacruz.gob.ar/

🇦🇷 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 Las Heras

What is the population of Las Heras?

Las Heras has a population of 9,303 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 190 people per square mile, spread across 49.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Heras?

Las Heras has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.1 inches.

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