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Palpalá, Argentina

Jujuy · Argentina

Palpalá is a mid-size city in Jujuy, Argentina with a population of 48,199. Elevation: 3,471 ft (1,058 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

48,199 Population 286/sq mi density
3,471 ft Elevation 1,058 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Jujuy Timezone

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About Palpalá

Palpalá

Palpalá is a municipality in Jujuy Province in Argentina.

People

Population48,199
Density286/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation3,471 ft (1,058 m)
Population48,199
Population Density286 / sq mi
Elevation3,471 ft (1,058 m)
Coordinates-24.2580°, -65.2136°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Jujuy
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceJujuy
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (810 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palpalá

Palpalá is a mid-size city in Argentina (Jujuy) with a population of 48,199. The city sits at an elevation of 3,471 feet (1,058 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Jujuy.

Climate in Palpalá

Palpalá has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.4°C), the coldest is Jul (13.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 698 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.4°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30.5° 142.8
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 18° / 28.9° 147.5
Mar 22°C / 72°F 17° / 27° 127.3
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 14.1° / 24.2° 47.8
May 15.8°C / 60°F 10.2° / 21.4° 13.5
Jun 13.5°C / 56°F 7.2° / 19.8° 4.2
Jul 13.2°C / 56°F 6° / 20.4° 1.8
Aug 15.8°C / 60°F 8° / 23.5° 2.2
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 11° / 26.6° 5.2
Oct 22.3°C / 72°F 15.2° / 29.4° 25.6
Nov 23.8°C / 75°F 16.8° / 30.8° 55.6
Dec 24.2°C / 76°F 18.1° / 30.4° 124.1
Palpalá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,471 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Argentina avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,471 ft (1,058 m)
Area168.7 sq mi (437.0 km²)
Population Density286/sq mi
Coordinates-24.2580°N, 65.2136°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Jujuy

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.01"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

253 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 12, 2000 75 km N of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M7.2 149 km
Feb 27, 2010 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina M6.3 79 km
Jan 10, 2021 32 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M6.1 140 km
Oct 6, 2011 23 km SSE of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.9 101 km
Jul 2, 2013 45 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.6 140 km
Apr 18, 2007 34 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.6 145 km
Nov 6, 2009 22 km N of Yuto, Argentina M5.5 119 km
Oct 2, 1993 17 km WSW of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.4 80 km
Jul 27, 2009 39 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.4 144 km
Feb 14, 2017 51 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.4 149 km
Jun 30, 1998 35 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.4 141 km
Mar 1, 2005 30 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.3 137 km
Dec 30, 1999 13 km WNW of Calilegua, Argentina M5.3 68 km
Jul 25, 2009 36 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.2 143 km
Jul 6, 2013 78 km N of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.2 149 km
Jan 25, 2013 8 km NE of San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina M5.1 14 km
May 19, 1995 43 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.1 131 km
Mar 31, 2005 10 km NNW of Yuto, Argentina M5.1 105 km
Oct 6, 2011 33 km S of Palma Sola, Argentina M5.1 92 km
Mar 31, 2005 11 km NNW of Yuto, Argentina M5.1 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tuzgle Stratovolcano 5,486 m (17,999 ft) Unknown 131 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 7.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 7.0 in
March 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
June 53°F (11°C) 0.5 in
July 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
December 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in

Palpalá has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 52°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Palpalá

59+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de Educación Técnica N 1 General Savio - - - -
Escuela 444 "Jujuy Abanderada de la Patria" - - - -
Escuela 455 - - - -
Colegio Secundario de Artes N 53 - - - -
Escuela N 266 Provincia De Catamarca - - - -
Instituto De Educacion Superior N 8 Sagrado Corazón - - - -
Colegio Fasta San Alberto Magno O P - - - -
Escuela Profesional N 13 Damas Mendocinas - - - -
Escuela N 119 General Savio - - - -
Escuela N° 411 Mayor Enrique Carlos Lutteral - - - -
Centro De Formacion Profesional Municipal N 1 - - - -
Escuela N 176 de la Patria - - - -
Colegio Secundario N 5 - - - -
Escuela Nocturna N 105 Wenceslao Gallardo - - - -
Escuela N 459 Obispo Marcelino Palentini - - - -
Escuela N 458 Bandera Nacional de la Libertad Civil - - - -
Colegio Instituto Sagrado Corazón Congregación del Verbo Divino - - - -
Colegio Modelo Palpala - - - -
Instituto de Educación Superior N 4 Profesorado de Educación Física - - - -
Escuela Provincial de Comercio N 2 Doctor Manuel Belgrano - - - -
Colegio N 1 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento - - - -
Escuela N 228 Altos Hornos Zapla - - - -
Escuela Provincial Agrotecnica N 1 El Brete - - - -
Escuela N 144 Victor Mercante - - - -
Escuela N 450 Dr. Elvio Adán Martelli - - - -
Escuela Nocturna N 150 República del Perú - - - -
Escuela N 257 Provincia de Córdoba - - - -
Escuela Especial N 11 Profesor Luis Braille - - - -
Bachillerato Provincial N 22 Héroes de Malvinas - - - -
Jardin Independiente N° 9 - - - -
Colegio Secundario N 35 Los Alisos - - - -
Escuela Nº 468 - - - -
436 - - - -
COLEGIO DE TECNICOS - ALTO COMEDERO - - - -
Escuela Municipal 1 Maestra Marina Vilte - - - -
Escuela Secundaria 1 Crucero ARA General Belgrano - - - -
Colegio Divino Redentor - - - -
Escuela Primaria N° 434 "Minero Jujeño" - - - -
Colegio Secundario Nº 6 - - - -
Escuela Nº 465 Nestor Kirchner - - - -
Escuela Primaria Bartolina Sisa - - - -
Escuela especial N 2 Juan Pablo II - - - -
Escuela N° 204 "Carmen Avila de Naverán" - - - -
Escuela N 207 Gral. de Brigada Armando Pedro Pio Martijena - - - -
Escuela N 78 Dr. José Benito De La Barcena - - - -
Escuela Primaria N 260 Fuerza Aerea Argentina - - - -
Escuela Nº 451 "Presidenta Cristina de Kirchner" - - - -
Colegio Secundario 43 - - - -
Escuela N° 464 Provincia de Jujuy - - - -
Colegio Secundario N° 54 Orientación en Educación Física - - - -
Escuela N 431 Isabel La Católica - - - -
Escuela N 322 Independencia del Perú - - - -
Escuela N° 461 Bicentenario de la Patria - - - -
Escuela N° 436 Diputada María Del Pilar Bermúdez - - - -
Escuela N°435 Humberto Aguero - Secundario Nª 48 - - - -
Aula Taller Cultural - - - -
Nuevo Horizonte Nivel Secundario - - - -
Colegio Secundario de Arte Nº 42 - - - -
Escuela Bicentenario de la Patria N 461 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Palpalá

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Fiesta 97.1 Jujuy - AAC 167 kbps
FM Anta 96.1 adult contemporary, deportes MP3 64 kbps
Radio 2 Jujuy news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ciudad 88.1 - Jujuy latin music, local news MP3 64 kbps
Radio Cadena Sol 106.5 FM bible, cristiana AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Palpalá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biblioteca Digital Museo Héroes de Malvinas
Cabildo Histórico de Jujuy
Cabildo Histórico de Jujuy
Centro Cultural Éxodo Jujeño
Centro Cultural Éxodo Jujeño
Complejo Cultural y Museo J. Pasiquini López
Complejo Cultural y Museo J. Pasiquini López
Facultad de Ingeniería UNJu
Facultad de Ingeniería UNJu
Museo Arqueológico
Museo Arqueológico
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo del Instituto de Geología y Minería
Museo del Instituto de Geología y Minería
Museo Fundación Recrear
Museo Fundación Recrear
Museo Histórico
Museo Histórico
Museo Policial (Cabildo)
Museo Policial (Cabildo)
Museo y Patio de la Catedral Basílica
Museo y Patio de la Catedral Basílica
Rectorado de la Universidad Nacional de Jujuy
Rectorado de la Universidad Nacional de Jujuy
Secretaría de Gestión Ambiental - Área de Desarrollo Sustentable
Secretaría de Gestión Ambiental - Área de Desarrollo Sustentable

Libraries in Palpalá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca José Murillo0.0
Biblioteca Popular0.0
Biblioteca Popular de El Carmen0.0
Biblioteca Popular de Jujuy0.0
Biblioteca Popular de Jujuy0.0
Biblioteca Popular Pedro S M Navarro0.0
Librería Juan Pablo II0.0
Librería Juan Pablo II0.0

Farmers Markets in Palpalá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria de B3
Feria el Gaucho
Feria El Potrero
Mercado 12 de Octurbre
Mercado Central de San Salvador de Jujuy
Mercado de Abasto - Mayorista
Mercado de Abasto - Minorista
Mercado Hipólito Yrigoyen
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Sur Municipal
Mini Mercadito Cnel. Arias
Paseo Los Perales
Paseo Los Perales

Hotels in Palpalá

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabañas Los Alisos
Hostería la Herradura
Hotel Municipal ex Casino
HOTEL OTELLO - RUTA PROV. Nº 8 KM 2 - LOS ALISOS
Hotel Zapla

Restaurants in Palpalá

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bocccati
Comedor "Las Tres C"
GyC
La Estación Resto - Bar
Pizzas Caseras
Sandwichería "318"
Valentino Resto Bar

Cafes in Palpalá

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

casa tio mamerto

Cinemas in Palpalá

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cine Teatro Altos Hornos Zapla

Theatres in Palpalá

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro Arroyo Las Martas
Anfiteatro Túpac Amaru

Monuments in Palpalá

5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a la Madre
Monumento a Nuestros Orígenes
Monumento Cristo De La Caridad
Monumento San Cayetano
Monumentos a los Caídos y Héroes de Malvinas

Theme Parks in Palpalá

3 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Paseo de las Flores
Paseo de los artesanos (El mirador)
Paseo de los Duendes

Clinics in Palpalá

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa terapeutica de Asistencia y prevención en adicciones Sedronar
Centro Médico San Lucas
Clínica Nuestra Señora de Fatima

Veterinaries in Palpalá

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

VETERINARIA "LOS COLORADOS"

Train Stations in Palpalá

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

General Savio

Bus Stations in Palpalá

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Ómnibus de Palpalá

Gas Stations in Palpalá

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AR #3445765423
AR #4723400796
GNC Bio
Premium
YPF

Banks in Palpalá

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Macro

Gyms in Palpalá

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AR #527375617
AR #527903137
AR #528550285
AR #529298746

Golf Courses in Palpalá

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palpalá Golf Tenis Club

Stadiums & Teams in Palpalá

TeamLeagueDivision
Club Atlético Ciudad de Nieva
Estadio 23 de Agosto
Estadio La Tablada
Federación de Basquetbol de la Provincia de Jujuy
Jujuy Lawn Tenis Club

Airports Near Palpalá

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gobernador Horacio Guzman International AirportJUJLarge Airport
Martín Miguel de Güemes International AirportSLALarge Airport
Calilegua Airport-Small Airport
General Belgrano Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio San Isidro airstrip-Small Airport
Jujuy Aeroclub Airport-Small Airport
Puerta De Avalos Airport-Small Airport
Scaro Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Palpalá

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo Argentino
Correo Argentino

Treatment Centers in Palpalá

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CEMIR - (CENTRO DE REHABILITACION) A. COMEDERO
Centro de Rehabilitación "Dr. Carlos Jure"

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palpalá

42 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
"Cristo Rey" Centro de Restauración y Formación para las Naciones
Capilla Ceferino Namuncurá
Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Capilla Los Santos Arnoldo y José
Capilla San Ignacio de Loyola
Capilla San Juan Bautista
Capilla San Juan Bautista
Capilla San Martín de Porres - Parroquia de Loreto
Capilla Santa Cecilia
Capilla Santa Rita
Capilla Santa Teresa de Calcuta
Capilla Señor de Quillacas
Capilla Virgen de Copacabana Parroquia Vírgen de Loreto
Capilla Virgen Del Valle
Cuasi Parroquia San Francisco Solano
Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
Iglesia Asamblea de Dios Manantial de Vida
Iglesia Bautista Manantial de Vida
Iglesia Centro Ministerio Vida
Iglesia Cristiana Evangelica
Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica
Iglesia Cristiana Evangelica Mana
Iglesia de los Mormones
Iglesia Desatanudos - Los Alisos - Bº Los Manzanos
Iglesia Evangelica Dios de Pacto
Iglesia Evangélica Templo Buenas Nuevas
Iglesia La Voz de la Misericordia
Iglesia Nueva Apostólica
Iglesia Santa Rosa de Lima
Iglesia Virgen de Loreto
Inmaculado Corazón de María
Monasterio Carmelitas Descalzas de Rio Blanco
Parroquia San Jose - Palpala
Parroquia San Jose - Palpala
Parroquia Espíritu Santo
Parroquia San Cayetano
Parroquia Virgen de la Medalla Milagrosa
Santuario Gauchito Gil - Palpala
Santuario Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Río Blanco y Paypaya
Templo Bíblico Maranatha Alto Comedero
Veneración a Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Río Blanco y Paypaya

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Jujuy
Elevation
1,024 m (3,360 ft)
Area
437.0 km² (168.7 mi²)
Founded
1948
Postal Code
4612
Twinned With
Calama

🇦🇷 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 Palpalá

What is the population of Palpalá?

Palpalá has a population of 48,199 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 286 people per square mile, spread across 168.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palpalá?

Palpalá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.

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