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Punta Alta, Argentina
Buenos Aires · Argentina
Punta Alta is a mid-size city in Buenos Aires, Argentina with a population of 57,209. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Punta Alta
Punta Alta is a city in Argentina, about 25 kilometers southeast of Bahía Blanca. It has a population of 57,293. It is the capital ("cabecera") of the Coronel Rosales Partido. It was founded on 2 July 1898.
People
Climate
| Population | 57,209 |
| Population Density | 6,009 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.8805°, -62.0750° |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires |
| Country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| State / Province | Buenos Aires |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.4 inches (646 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Punta Alta
Punta Alta is a mid-size city in Argentina (Buenos Aires) with a population of 57,209. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.4 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires.
Climate in Punta Alta
Punta Alta has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 640 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above Argentina avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,009/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.8805°N, 62.0750°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in |
Punta Alta has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 46°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.0").
Schools in Punta Alta
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria N°14 Luis Piedra Buena | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín de infantes N° 919 "Manuel García Ferré" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela EGB N°19 "Tierra del Fuego" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Primaria Nº8 "General Manuel Belgrano" | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Canossiano Sagrado Corazón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Secundaria Técnica Nº1 "Almirante Ramón Gonzalez Fernandez" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Nº8 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Secundaria Nº5 "Benito Angel Facetti" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de educacion secundaria Nº15 | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto José Manuel Estrada | - | - | - | - |
| EP N° 16 "Almafuerte" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Secunadaria 2 Fermín González Ancalao | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela N°1 "Coronel de Marina Leonardo Rosales" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Primaria Nº26 "Escuela Normal Superior" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Primaria Nº22 "La Rioja" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Oficiales de la Armada | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Punta Alta
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRH - Bahía Radio Hits | classic hits 80's 90's | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| radio La Nave | - | MP3 | |
| NQP Radio | latin pop | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Norte Bahia | entretenimiento, musica | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Planet Music Bahía Blanca | music, talk | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Punta Alta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Coleman | ||||
| Casa Museo Ezequiel Martínez Estrada | ||||
| Centro de Veteranos yFamiliares Caidos en Malvinas | ||||
| Monumento Histórico Nacional 4ª Batería | ||||
| Museo de Bellas Artes y Arte Contemporáneo | ||||
| Museo de Ciencia y Técnica | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias | ||||
| Museo de la Aviación Naval Argentina | ||||
| Museo del Puerto | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Ciencias Naturales Carlos Darwin | ||||
| Museo Naval Puerto Belgrano | ||||
| Museo Taller Ferrowhite | ||||
| Museo y Archivo Histórico Municipal | ||||
| Museo y Parque Estereoscópico El Histórico | ||||
| Musep de la Infantería de Marina |
Libraries in Punta Alta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almafuerte | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Alberdi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central de la Universidad Nacional del Sur | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central de la Universidad Nacional del Sur | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular Bernardino Rivadavia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Villa Mitre | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Villa Mitre | 0.0 | |||||
| Sala de Lectura Silenciosa "Manuel Gil" | 0.0 | |||||
| Sala de Lectura Silenciosa "Manuel Gil" | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Punta Alta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consorcio Mercado Aguado | |||||
| Greengrocer's Central Store | |||||
| La Ilusión | |||||
| La Ilusión | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Punta Alta
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Punta Alta
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Punta Alta
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Punta Alta
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Punta Alta
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Punta Alta
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Punta Alta
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Punta Alta
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Punta Alta
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Punta Alta
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Punta Alta
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Punta Alta
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Punta Alta
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Punta Alta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Punta Alta
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante Espora Airport | BHI | Medium Airport |
| Bahía Blanca Aeroclub Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cabildo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pedro Luro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Rosales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Punta Alta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Saldungaray Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomás de La Sierra Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Punta Alta
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correo Argentino - Sucursal Punta Alta |
Treatment Centers in Punta Alta
14 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alvarado 965 | ||
| By BOSS | ||
| C.I.C. | ||
| Centro Comunitario Salud Mental y Consumos Problemáticos | ||
| Centro de Salud Cesar Milstein | ||
| Centro de Salud Dharma | ||
| Cerk | ||
| iNova | ||
| LABORATORIO GAMMA | ||
| Lavalle 11 | ||
| Radiografías | ||
| Radiografias | ||
| Unidad Sanitaria | ||
| Unidad Sanitaria Villa Delfina |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Punta Alta
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Fátima | |
| Ermita Virgen Estrella del Mar | |
| Iglesia Sagrado Corazón | |
| Iglesia Virgen Estrella de Mar | |
| Iglesia Virgen Niña | |
| María Auxiliadora | |
| Stella Maris | |
| Virgen del Rosario de San Nicolás |
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Public Holidays in Argentina
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Punta Alta?
Punta Alta has a population of 57,209 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 6,009 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Punta Alta?
Punta Alta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.4 inches.