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Mutquin, Argentina

Catamarca · Argentina

Mutquin is a small town in Catamarca, Argentina with a population of 1,207. Elevation: 5,174 ft (1,577 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,207 Population 8/sq mi density
5,174 ft Elevation 1,577 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
14.1 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Catamarca Timezone

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About Mutquin

Mutquin

Mutquín is a village and municipality in Catamarca Province in northwestern Argentina.

People

Population1,207
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain14.1 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation5,174 ft (1,577 m)
Population1,207
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation5,174 ft (1,577 m)
Coordinates-28.3154°, -66.1479°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceCatamarca
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation14.1 inches (359 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mutquin

Mutquin is a small town in Argentina (Catamarca) with a population of 1,207. The city sits at an elevation of 5,174 feet (1,577 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Catamarca.

Mutquin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,174 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below Argentina avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,174 ft (1,577 m)
Area154.1 sq mi (399.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-28.3154°N, 66.1479°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Catamarca

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.1"
63% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

388 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 42 km
May 28, 2002 39 km S of Arauco, Argentina M6.0 94 km
May 25, 1999 31 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.8 88 km
Apr 3, 2009 39 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.7 68 km
May 15, 2001 49 km NW of Pomán, Argentina M5.6 49 km
Mar 5, 2020 39 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.5 133 km
Jul 8, 2006 57 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.5 124 km
Aug 12, 2009 49 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.5 70 km
May 1, 2025 56 km S of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.4 132 km
Jun 22, 1998 52 km SE of Londres, Argentina M5.4 65 km
Jul 31, 2011 32 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.4 73 km
Sep 25, 2019 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.3 77 km
Apr 6, 1997 33 km WSW of Capayán, Argentina M5.3 65 km
Jun 22, 2011 48 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 57 km
Jul 7, 2000 55 km SSW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.3 57 km
Mar 9, 1999 15 km WNW of Londres, Argentina M5.2 132 km
May 24, 2019 46 km SW of Andalgalá, Argentina M5.2 68 km
Sep 10, 1993 41 km ESE of Londres, Argentina M5.2 78 km
Jan 19, 2010 26 km SW of Aguilares, Argentina M5.2 87 km
Mar 13, 2023 15 km SSE of Tinogasta, Argentina M5.2 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.4 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in

Mutquin has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Mutquin

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria N°63 "San Luis Gonzaga" - - - -
Escuela 392 Daniel De Jesús Ovejero - - - -
Escuela Provincial N° 228 "Bartolomé Mitre" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mutquin

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Valle Viejo - AAC+ 32 kbps

Clinics in Mutquin

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospital Zonal Santiago Nieva

Gas Stations in Mutquin

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AR #2174306522
Bandera Blanca

Airports Near Mutquin

2 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mutquin

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Señor de la Salud
Via Crucis

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Catamarca

🇦🇷 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 Mutquin

What is the population of Mutquin?

Mutquin has a population of 1,207 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 154.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mutquin?

Mutquin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.1 inches.

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