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Los Altos, Argentina

Catamarca · Argentina

Los Altos is a small city in Catamarca, Argentina with a population of 6,421. Elevation: 1,493 ft (455 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

6,421 Population 6,174/sq mi density
1,493 ft Elevation 455 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Catamarca Timezone

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About Los Altos

Los Altos (Catamarca) is a town and municipality in Catamarca Province in northwestern Argentina.

People

Population6,421
Density6,174/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation1,493 ft (455 m)
Population6,421
Population Density6,174 / sq mi
Elevation1,493 ft (455 m)
Coordinates-28.0450°, -65.4976°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceCatamarca
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (939 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Los Altos

Los Altos is a small city in Argentina (Catamarca) with a population of 6,421. The city sits at an elevation of 1,493 feet (455 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Catamarca.

Los Altos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 51°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 1,493 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Argentina avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,493 ft (455 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density6,174/sq mi
Coordinates-28.0450°N, 65.4976°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

227 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 68 km
May 25, 1999 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.8 142 km
Apr 3, 2009 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.7 110 km
May 15, 2001 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina M5.6 104 km
Feb 21, 2011 41 km NNE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina M5.6 128 km
Jun 17, 1997 29 km SSE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina M5.6 81 km
Aug 12, 2009 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.5 117 km
Jul 31, 2011 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.4 110 km
Jun 22, 1998 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.4 118 km
Sep 25, 2019 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.3 125 km
Apr 6, 1997 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina M5.3 126 km
Jun 22, 2011 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 105 km
Jul 7, 2000 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 110 km
Sep 10, 1993 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.2 124 km
May 24, 2019 46 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.2 114 km
Apr 30, 2000 37 km WSW of Tafí del Valle, Argentina M5.2 126 km
Jan 19, 2010 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina M5.2 61 km
Sep 20, 2010 44 km NW of Pomán, Argentina M5.1 100 km
Jul 3, 2006 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.1 100 km
Feb 20, 2013 23 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.1 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
March 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
July 51°F (11°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest

Los Altos has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in July to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Los Altos

Institution Type Founded Website
Sede Los Altos UNCa University Visit →

Schools in Los Altos

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela "La Viña"
Escuela Media de Rumi Punco
Escuela 89
C.E.B.A. n° 1-111
C.E.F.P. n° 2-49
Escuela 171
Escuela 378
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Radio Stations near Los Altos

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Valle Viejo AAC+ 32 kbps

Hotels in Los Altos

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabañas del Dique
Hosteria Alijilan

Clinics in Los Altos

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Establecimiento Sanitario Distrital Hospital Los Altos

Gas Stations in Los Altos

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #718670926

Banks in Los Altos

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Nación

Airports Near Los Altos

5 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Los Altos

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gruta de San Isidro Labrador

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Catamarca
Postal Code
T4162

🇦🇷 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 Los Altos

What is the population of Los Altos?

Los Altos has a population of 6,421 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 6,174 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Altos?

Los Altos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°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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