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Los Varela, Argentina

Catamarca · Argentina

Los Varela is a small town in Catamarca, Argentina with a population of 1,908. Elevation: 3,881 ft (1,183 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,908 Population 634/sq mi density
3,881 ft Elevation 1,183 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
19.7 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Catamarca Timezone

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About Los Varela

Los Varela is a village and municipality in Catamarca Province in northwestern Argentina.

People

Population1,908
Density634/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain19.7 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation3,881 ft (1,183 m)
Population1,908
Population Density634 / sq mi
Elevation3,881 ft (1,183 m)
Coordinates-27.9300°, -65.8715°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceCatamarca
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation19.7 inches (499 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Los Varela

Los Varela is a small town in Argentina (Catamarca) with a population of 1,908. The city sits at an elevation of 3,881 feet (1,183 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.7 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Catamarca.

Los Varela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,881 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above Argentina avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,881 ft (1,183 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density634/sq mi
Coordinates-27.9300°N, 65.8715°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

278 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 72 km
May 28, 2002 39 km S of Arauco, Argentina M6.0 144 km
May 25, 1999 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.8 104 km
Apr 3, 2009 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.7 72 km
May 15, 2001 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina M5.6 69 km
Jun 17, 1997 29 km SSE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina M5.6 112 km
Feb 21, 2011 41 km NNE of Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina M5.6 146 km
Aug 12, 2009 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.5 79 km
Jul 31, 2011 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.4 71 km
Jun 22, 1998 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.4 82 km
Jul 7, 2000 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 73 km
Jun 22, 2011 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 68 km
Sep 25, 2019 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.3 87 km
Apr 6, 1997 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina M5.3 115 km
May 24, 2019 46 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.2 76 km
Sep 10, 1993 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.2 86 km
Mar 9, 1999 15 km WNW of Londres, Argentina M5.2 142 km
Apr 30, 2000 37 km WSW of Tafí del Valle, Argentina M5.2 103 km
Jan 19, 2010 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina M5.2 39 km
May 19, 2016 46 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.1 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
March 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in Coldest
July 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
November 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in

Los Varela has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Los Varela

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Nº 35 - - - -
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Museums in Los Varela

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico La Puerta

Farmers Markets in Los Varela

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Despensa Siede
Mercado Morra

Hotels in Los Varela

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estancia El Gateao
Hosteria
Hosteria El Bolson

Gas Stations in Los Varela

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

YPF

Airports Near Los Varela

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coronel Felipe Varela International AirportCTCMedium Airport
Andalgalá Airport-Small Airport
Concepción Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Los Varela

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Los Varela
Virgen

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Waterfalls
1
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation
1,144 m (3,753 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Los Varela

What is the population of Los Varela?

Los Varela has a population of 1,908 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 634 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Varela?

Los Varela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches.

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