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Plaza Huincul, Argentina
Neuquen · Argentina
Plaza Huincul is a small city in Neuquen, Argentina with a population of 12,273. Elevation: 1,919 ft (585 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Plaza Huincul
Plaza Huincul is a small city in Neuquen province, with a population of around 13,000 people, located in southwestern Argentina. It is approximately 1,288 km (800 mi) south-west from the capital, Buenos Aires. Plaza Huincul is located in the middle of the desert and grew due to an oil discovery in the area in 1918. The region around the city has yielded the holotype fossils of some of the largest species of dinosaurs discovered to date, such as Argentinosaurus, Giganotosaurus, and Mapusaurus.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,273 |
| Population Density | 1,060 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,919 ft (585 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.9301°, -69.2078° |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
| Country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| State / Province | Neuquen |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.1 inches (156 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Plaza Huincul
Plaza Huincul is a small city in Argentina (Neuquen) with a population of 12,273. The city sits at an elevation of 1,919 feet (585 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.1 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Salta.
Climate in Plaza Huincul
Plaza Huincul has an average annual temperature of 12.6°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.7°C), the coldest is Jul (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 291 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above Argentina avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,919 ft (585 m) |
| Area | 11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,060/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.9301°N, 69.2078°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Blanca, Laguna (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Blanca, Laguna | Volcanic field | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Tralihue | Stratovolcano | 2,448 m (8,031 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Mariñaqui, Laguna | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,108 m (6,916 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Trolon | Lava dome(s) | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in |
Plaza Huincul has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 41°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (0.8") and January the driest (0.3").
Schools in Plaza Huincul
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Policial | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Provincial de Enseñanza Técnica N° 10 "General Enrique Mosconi" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N° 334 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N° 49 "Wolf Schcolnik" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N° 151 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N° 159 | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Provincial de Enseñanza Media N° 58 "Profesor Jorge Héctor Sosa" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Para Adultos N° 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N° 123 "Tomás Casullo" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N° 133 "Doctor Juan Keidel" | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Provincial de Enseñanza Media N° 51 | — | — | — | — |
| escuela primaria nro 269 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial N° 2 "Mi Mañana" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Integral de Adolescentes y Jóvenes con Discapacidad N° 1 "Mi Futuro Feliz" | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Plaza Huincul
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Historia "Víctor Ezio Zani" | ||||
| Museo Municipal 'Carmen Funes' | ||||
| Sala de Dioramas Cutral Có |
Libraries in Plaza Huincul
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Popular "Gobernador Carlos H. Rodríguez" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular "Juan Benigar" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular "Wariahue" | 0.0 |
Hotels in Plaza Huincul
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Plaza Huincul
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Plaza Huincul
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Plaza Huincul
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Plaza Huincul
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Plaza Huincul
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Plaza Huincul
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Plaza Huincul
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Plaza Huincul
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grübler Beer Shop |
Stadiums & Teams in Plaza Huincul
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Plaza Huincul
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cutral-Co Airport | CUT | Medium Airport |
| Loma La Lata Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Plaza Huincul
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días |
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What is the population of Plaza Huincul?
Plaza Huincul has a population of 12,273 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 1,060 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Plaza Huincul?
Plaza Huincul has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.1 inches.