Los Helechos, Argentina

Misiones · Argentina

Los Helechos is a mid-size city in Misiones, Argentina with a population of 77,803. Elevation: 1,214 ft (370 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

77,803 Population 1,300/sq mi density
1,214 ft Elevation 370 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
101.0 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Cordoba Timezone

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About Los Helechos

Los Helechos is a village and municipality in Misiones Province in north-eastern Argentina.

People

Population77,803
Density1,300/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain101.0 in/yr
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Population77,803
Population Density1,300 / sq mi
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Coordinates-27.5570°, -55.0760°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Cordoba
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceMisiones
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation101.0 inches (2,566 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Los Helechos

Los Helechos is a mid-size city in Argentina (Misiones) with a population of 77,803. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet (370 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.0 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Cordoba.

Climate in Los Helechos

Los Helechos has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.1°C), the coldest is Jul (14.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1695 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.1°C / 81°F 16.7° / 37.9° 131.1
Feb 25.7°C / 78°F 13.7° / 37.2° 114.9
Mar 24.3°C / 76°F 13.3° / 36° 165.0
Apr 20.8°C / 69°F 9° / 31.9° 174.4
May 16.5°C / 62°F 5.4° / 28.2° 215.5
Jun 15.9°C / 61°F 1.4° / 26.4° 122.0
Jul 14.8°C / 59°F 1.6° / 25.6° 84.0
Aug 16.3°C / 61°F 2.3° / 28.5° 72.8
Sep 19°C / 66°F 5.9° / 31.7° 107.4
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 9.8° / 32.9° 222.6
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 10.4° / 35.8° 163.6
Dec 25.6°C / 78°F 13.8° / 37.7° 121.9
Los Helechos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 101.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average69.6°F
29% above Argentina avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Area59.9 sq mi (155.0 km²)
Population Density1,300/sq mi
Coordinates27.5570°S, 55.0760°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Cordoba

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.0"
166% above Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.73"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.61"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in
March 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in
April 69°F (21°C) 6.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 6.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 5.8 in Coldest
July 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
August 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
October 69°F (21°C) 6.7 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
December 76°F (25°C) 5.4 in

Los Helechos has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 60°F in June to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (4.6").

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Schools in Los Helechos

9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bachillerato Orientado 31 - - - -
Escuela 151 - - - -
Escuela 243 Aula Satélite 1 - - - -
Escuela 208 - - - -
Escuela 279 - - - -
Escuela 289 - - - -
Centro de Formación Profesional 18 - - - -
Centro Educativo Polimodal 61 - - - -
Unidad de Gestión Local 9 Extensión 279 - - - -
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Museums in Los Helechos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa del Bicentenario
Jardín Botánico y museo de ciencias naturales
Museo Abolengo
Museo de Arte y Diseño
Museo de los Inmigrantes
Museo Ruso

Libraries in Los Helechos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Popular Del Conocimiento al Saber0.0
Biblioteca Popular Domingo Faustino Sarmiento0.0
Biblioteca Popular Municipal Mejor pasar0.0
Biblioteca Teresa Morchio de Passalacqua0.0
Biblioteca Universitaria Regional Oberá0.0
Mejor Pasar0.0
Vamos a Leer0.0

Farmers Markets in Los Helechos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alexander
El Condorito
Feria Franca
Feria Franca
Feria Franca
Feria Franca
Feria Franca de San Martín
Feria Franca Ex CALO
Feria Franca Malvinas Argentinas
Grupo Senderos de Pindó
Las Seis
Mercado de Concentración Zonal

Stadiums & Teams in Los Helechos

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Airports Near Los Helechos

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo de Bella Vista Sur-Small Airport
Aeródromo José María Argaña-Small Airport
Apóstoles Airport-Small Airport
Aristóbulo del Valle Aeroclub-Small Airport
Davi Luis Airstrip-Small Airport
Jardin De América Airport-Small Airport
Luis Alberto Lehr AirportSRASmall Airport
Oberá Airport-Small Airport
San Vicente Airport-Small Airport
Walter Bündchen AirportHRZSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Los Helechos

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Instituto para Discapacidad - Servicio Centro de Día

Churches & Religious Organizations in Los Helechos

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Virgen de Itatí

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Los Helechos

4 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Los Helechos.

Name Description
Salto Arnold
Salto Itatí
Salto Ostratiuk
Salto Zacarias 1

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation
298 m (978 ft)
Area
155.0 km² (59.8 mi²)
Founded
1927
Postal Code
N3360
Website
obera.gob.ar/
Twinned With
Mozhaysk

🇦🇷 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 population of Los Helechos?

Los Helechos has a population of 77,803 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 1,300 people per square mile, spread across 59.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Helechos?

Los Helechos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 101.0 inches.

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