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Libertador General San Martín, Argentina

Jujuy · Argentina

Libertador General San Martín is a mid-size city in Jujuy, Argentina with a population of 49,267. Elevation: 1,522 ft (464 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

49,267 Population 11,484/sq mi density
1,522 ft Elevation 464 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
59.3 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Jujuy Timezone

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About Libertador General San Martín

Libertador General San Martín

Libertador General San Martín is a town in Jujuy Province, Argentina, and capital of the Ledesma Department, located on the National Route Nº34. It is colloquially called Ledesma or Libertador.

People

Population49,267
Density11,484/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain59.3 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Population49,267
Population Density11,484 / sq mi
Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Coordinates-23.8131°, -64.7935°
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 Libertador General San Martín

Libertador General San Martín is a mid-size city in Argentina (Jujuy) with a population of 49,267. The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet (464 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 Libertador General San Martín

Libertador General San Martín has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 896 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 15.6° / 36.4° 165.2
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 13.4° / 33.7° 148.6
Mar 22°C / 72°F 12.1° / 32.2° 195.2
Apr 19.1°C / 66°F 9.3° / 30.7° 135.1
May 15.7°C / 60°F 4.2° / 30.1° 8.9
Jun 15°C / 59°F 1.9° / 30.7° 3.3
Jul 14.8°C / 59°F 0.9° / 32.8° 0.7
Aug 17.3°C / 63°F 2.9° / 36.7° 0.9
Sep 20.5°C / 69°F 6.7° / 39.1° 5.9
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 9.3° / 39.9° 25.8
Nov 24.2°C / 76°F 11.2° / 38.4° 82.4
Dec 24.5°C / 76°F 14° / 37.5° 124.3
Libertador General San Martín 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 1,522 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

Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density11,484/sq mi
Coordinates-23.8131°N, 64.7935°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Jujuy

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.06"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 27, 2010 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina M6.3 143 km
Oct 6, 2011 23 km SSE of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.9 71 km
Mar 22, 2004 22 km N of San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Argentina M5.8 107 km
Nov 6, 2009 22 km N of Yuto, Argentina M5.5 54 km
May 17, 2011 61 km ESE of Embarcación, Argentina M5.4 128 km
Oct 2, 1993 17 km WSW of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.4 42 km
May 4, 2002 18 km WNW of San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Argentina M5.3 88 km
Dec 30, 1999 13 km WNW of Calilegua, Argentina M5.3 14 km
Mar 31, 2005 10 km NNW of Yuto, Argentina M5.1 40 km
Mar 31, 2005 11 km NNW of Yuto, Argentina M5.1 40 km
Jun 15, 1993 69 km SE of Embarcación, Argentina M5.1 127 km
Oct 6, 2011 33 km S of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.1 72 km
Jan 25, 2013 8 km NE of San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina M5.1 58 km
Feb 17, 2019 29 km NW of Yuto, Argentina M5.0 40 km
Oct 16, 2016 24 km SSW of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.0 60 km
Feb 3, 2022 37 km E of Humahuaca, Argentina M5.0 68 km
Apr 4, 1990 4 km SSW of La Mendieta, Argentina M5.0 62 km
Dec 21, 1991 14 km ENE of Bermejo, Bolivia M5.0 140 km
Nov 11, 1996 27 km WNW of Joaquín V. González, Argentina M5.0 144 km
Oct 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.0 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (173 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tuzgle Stratovolcano 5,486 m (17,999 ft) Unknown 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
March 74°F (23°C) 6.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
July 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.5 in
December 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest

Libertador General San Martín has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 56°F in July to 78°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Libertador General San Martín

Institution Type Founded Website
Bachillerato Provincial 1 Gobernador Ingeniero Alberto José Iturbe College

Schools in Libertador General San Martín

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela 174 Santa Rita
Escuela 46 Mariano Santibañez
I.E.S .Nº 10
Escuela Nº 265 "General San Martín"
Escuela 73
Escuela de Comersio Nº 4 "25 de Febrero"
Colegio Fasta (Secundario)
Escuela Primaria Nª 213 Martin Raúl Galán
Escuela Profesional Nº3
Escuela Provincial de Arte Nº3 "Lola Mora"
Escuela Normal
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Radio Stations near Libertador General San Martín

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Libertador General San Martín

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hosteria Real Victoria
Hostería-Spa Posada del Sol
Hotel Artaza
Munay hotel

Restaurants in Libertador General San Martín

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Vieja Esquina
Mc Landy
Parador 34
Parrilada La Yapa
Pizza Faresa
Pizza Romy
Punto Medio
Reciclado
Santino

Monuments in Libertador General San Martín

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cartel del las Yungas

Theme Parks in Libertador General San Martín

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Newstar

Clinics in Libertador General San Martín

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Ledesma
Clinica San Lorenzo

Train Stations in Libertador General San Martín

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ledesma

Bus Stations in Libertador General San Martín

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Ómnibus

Gas Stations in Libertador General San Martín

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #5017373578
Axion
GNC
GNC
YPF

Banks in Libertador General San Martín

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Galicia Más
Nation Bank
Santander
Tarjeta Naranja

Gyms in Libertador General San Martín

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminator

Stadiums & Teams in Libertador General San Martín

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Libertador General San Martín

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gobernador Horacio Guzman International AirportJUJLarge Airport
Orán AirportORAMedium Airport
Calilegua AirportSmall Airport
Jujuy Aeroclub AirportSmall Airport
Pichanal-Franzini AirportSmall Airport
Puerta De Avalos AirportSmall Airport
Scaro AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Libertador General San Martín

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo Argentino

Churches & Religious Organizations in Libertador General San Martín

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Cristo de la Hermandad
Iglesia Nuestra Sra del Milagro
Iglesia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Iglesia San Francisco
Muestra Se

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Jujuy
Elevation
472 m (1,549 ft)
Founded
1899
Postal Code
Y4512

🇦🇷 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 Libertador General San Martín

What is the population of Libertador General San Martín?

Libertador General San Martín has a population of 49,267 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 11,484 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Libertador General San Martín?

Libertador General San Martín 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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