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Río Grande, Argentina
Tierra del Fuego · Argentina
Río Grande is a mid-size city in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina with a population of 52,681. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Río Grande
The Rio Grande, in the United States, or the Río Bravo, in Mexico, also known as Tó Ba'áadi in Navajo, is one of the principal rivers in the Southwestern United States and in northern Mexico. The length of the Rio Grande is 1,896 miles (3,051 km), making it the fourth longest river in the United States and in North America by main stem. It originates in south-central Colorado, in the United States, and flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The Rio Grande drainage basin (watershed) has an area of 182,200 square miles (472,000 km2); however, the endorheic basins that are adjacent to and within the greater drainage basin of the Rio Grande increase the total drainage-basin area to 336,000 square miles (870,000 km2).
People
Climate
| Population | 52,681 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | -53.7877°, -67.7098° |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Ushuaia |
| Country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| State / Province | Tierra del Fuego |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.2 inches (311 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.4 inches (6 cm) |
About Río Grande
Río Grande is a mid-size city in Argentina (Tierra del Fuego) with a population of 52,681. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 33°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.2 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Ushuaia.
Climate in Río Grande
Río Grande has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 300 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below Argentina avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 4,703.1 sq mi (12,181.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -53.7877°N, 67.7098°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Ushuaia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in |
Río Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 33°F in July to 52°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.4") and August the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Río Grande
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juvenil Intituto Fueguino | College | — | — |
| Universidad Nacional Tierra del Fuego | University | — | — |
| Universidad Tecnologica Nacional | College | — | — |
Schools in Río Grande
37 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Provincial "Padre José Zink" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nº 7 "El Abrazo de Maipú" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Agrotécnica Salesiana "Nuestra Señora de la Calendaria" | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Provincial Haspen, Profesor Luis Adán Felippa Coronel | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Provincial Soberanía Nacional | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Adultos N°2 "Wikam" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Integral | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Experimental "Los Cauquenes" | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio María Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N° 2 "Doctor Benjamín Zorrilla" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela N°10 "General Manuel Belgrano" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Provincial N° 35 "Jorge Luis Borges" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Provincial N° 8 "General José de San Martín" | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Provincial "Doctor Esteban Laureano Maradona" | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Actividades Alternativas Para Discapacitados | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Provincial Dr. Ernesto Guevara | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Alicia Moreau de Justo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nº 20 "Ángela Loij" / N° 26 "Senadores Fueguinos" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nº 23 "Org. de los Estados Americanos" | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Provincial Doctor René Favaloro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Superior de Policía | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín Maternal - Pre jardín "Sol y Luna" | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Provincial "Comandante Luis Piedrabuena" | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.N.S. Nº 18 | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.N.S. Nº 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Don Bosco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Provincial Nº 42 "Gabriela Mistral" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela N°14 "Solidaridad Latinoamericana" | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Integral de Educación Río Grande | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Provincial N°4 "Remolcador A.R.A. Guaraní" | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Antártida Argentina | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Provincial N°19 "Primera Legislatura" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N° 44 "Margen Sur" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Privada de Educación Integral Marina | — | — | — | — |
| Juvenil Instituto Fueguino | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Modelo de Educación Integral | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela N° 32 "Iyu" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Río Grande
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estación Del Siglo Rio Grande FM 105.3 | pop music | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Radio Universidad FM 93.5 Rio Grande | music | AAC 32 kbps |
Museums in Río Grande
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Cultural del Pueblo Indigena "Rafaela Ishton" | ||||
| Museo Fueguino de Arte | ||||
| Museo Monseñor Fagnano | ||||
| Museo Municipal "Virginia Choquintel" | ||||
| Salon de Exposición "Malvinas en la memoria" |
Libraries in Río Grande
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Popular Eduardo Smith (h) | 0.0 |
Hotels in Río Grande
17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Río Grande
19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Río Grande
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Río Grande
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Río Grande
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Río Grande
15 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Río Grande
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Río Grande
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Río Grande
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Río Grande
13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Río Grande
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Río Grande
8 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Río Grande
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Río Grande
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hermes Quijada International Airport | RGA | Medium Airport |
| Estancia Los Cerros Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estancia Sara Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lago Fagnano North Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Robles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Chico Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Tolhuin Lago Fagnano Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Río Grande
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Andreani | |
| Correo Argentino | |
| OCA |
Treatment Centers in Río Grande
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Sportesis |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Río Grande
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hay vida en Jesús | |
| Hay Vida en Jesús | |
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia Sagrada Familia | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Misión Salesiana Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria | |
| Parroquia San Juan Bosco | |
| Parroquia Virgen del Carmen |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Río Grande
6 places within 15 km
- • Faro Cabo Domingo
- • Faro Cabo Peñas
- • Cerro Aguila
- • Cerro de La Laguna
- • Laguna de los Patos
- • Punto Panorámico
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Public Holidays in Argentina
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What is the population of Río Grande?
Río Grande has a population of 52,681 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 4,703.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Río Grande?
Río Grande has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 33°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.2 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.