Salta, Argentina
Salta · Argentina
Salta is a major city in Salta, Argentina with a population of 520,683. Elevation: 3,458 ft (1,054 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Salta
Salta is the capital and largest city in the Argentine province of the same name. With a population of 627,704 according to the 2022 census, it is also the 7th most-populous city in Argentina. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Valle de Lerma Metropolitan Area, which is home to over 50.9% of the population of Salta Province and also includes the municipalities of La Caldera, Vaqueros, Campo Quijano, Rosario de Lerma, Cerrillos, La Merced and San Lorenzo. Salta is the seat of the Capital Department, the most populous department in the province.
People
Climate
| Population | 520,683 |
| Population Density | 7,998 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,458 ft (1,054 m) |
| Coordinates | -24.8065°, -65.4200° |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
| Country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| State / Province | Salta |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.3 inches (871 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Salta
Salta is a major city in Argentina (Salta) with a population of 520,683. The city sits at an elevation of 3,458 feet (1,054 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Salta.
Climate in Salta
Salta has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 710 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above Argentina avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,458 ft (1,054 m) |
| Area | 65.1 sq mi (168.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.8065°N, 65.4200°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
Salta has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 52°F in June to 71°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Salta
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCT | University | - | , |
| Centro Educativo Terapeutico Sacra - Jornada Doble - Filial Campo Quijano | College | - | , |
| Colegio"Dr. Miguel Ragone" Nº 5167 | College | - | , |
| EET Nº 3149 "Julio Ignacio Mera Figueroa" | College | - | Visit → |
| Escuela 25 de Mayo de 1810 N°4645 | College | - | , |
| Escuela de Artes y Oficios | College | - | , |
| INENCO | University | - | , |
| Pozo de Agua | University | - | , |
| Tanque de Agua | University | - | , |
| UCASAL-anexo centro | University | - | , |
| Universidad Católica de Salta | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Nacional de Salta - Campo General San Martín | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Siglo 21 | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Salta
153+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio de Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Zorrilla | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio del Milagro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Agrícola General Güemes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4008 Bartolomé Mitre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Remedios Escalada de San Matin N° 4015 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela "Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra"- Villa Lavalle- Salta capital | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa María Eufrasia Pelletier | - | - | - | - |
| Esc.4025Dr. Miguel Ortiz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela N°4642 Campaña del Desierto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4728 Alba Coronel de Pereyra Rozas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Doctor Joaquín Castellanos | - | - | - | - |
| Domingo Faustino Sarmiento | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 8065 Parroquial Martín Fierro | - | - | - | - |
| La Escuela N° 4028 "Brigadier Juan Álvarez de Arenales" | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Lucas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Secundario N° 5147 "Dr. Salvador Mazza" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela N° 4734 "Dr. Rene Favaloro" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4030 Doctor Mariano Moreno | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4848 Nuestra Señora de Atocha | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela General José de San Martín. | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Jean Peaget | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4731 Fray Roque Chielli | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4811 2 de Mayo Crucero A.R.A. General Belgrano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela nuestra Sra de Atocha | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nº 5026 Bº 20 de Febrero | - | - | - | - |
| "Dr. Arturo Oñativia" | - | - | - | - |
| Éscuela Clara Saravia Linares de Arias | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela "Betania del Sagrado Corazón" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Evaristo Piñon Arias | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Barrio San Carlos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rivadavia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela General Jose de San Martín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4843 Bicentenario de la Batalla de Salta | - | - | - | - |
| Esc N°4314 Brigadier Gral J. A Álvarez de Arenales | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4038 Armada Nacional | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Juan Calchaqui | - | - | - | - |
| Biblioteca Popular | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela N° 4021 "20 de Febrero de 1.813" | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Maria | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Madre Teresa de Calcuta ANEXO NORTE | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Independencia Nacional | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Isabel de Hungría | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Isabel de Hungria;colegio santa isabel de hungria | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Alfonso | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Sta. Isabel de Hungría | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Isabel de Hungría | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Alfonso | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Agustín | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Bernardo Frias | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educación Técnica Capitán Marcelo Lotufo 3144 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Secundario Doctor Ernesto Miguel Araoz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4692 María del Rosario de San Nicolás | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4700 Legado General Belgrano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4730 Nuestra Señora del Milagro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4315 Reino de Bélgica | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Secundario Juan Pablo II Ex N°62 | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto La Inmaculada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Lucia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Doctor Martin Raul Mainoli | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio De La Divina Misericordia - Anexo Atocha | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Secundario 5164 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4644 Almirante Brown | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Profesora Elsa Salfity | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Secundario 5169 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Juan José Valle | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4434 Maria Elvira Reyes De Campos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Juan Carlos Saravia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nº 4040 Mercedes Lavín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Salud 30 Las Costas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4317 Teniente Coronel Calixto Gauna | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4026 Delfín Leguizamon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nuestra Señora de La Asunción | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional de Salta | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Belgrano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Normal | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 5035 Batalla de Salta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4029 Doctor Nicolás Avellaneda | - | - | - | - |
| Seminario | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Pablo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio María Auxiliadora | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Profesor Alejandro Gauffin | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Secundaria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Doña Jacoba Saravia | - | - | - | - |
| Esc. N°4047 "María Eva Duarte de Perón" | - | - | - | - |
| Esc. N°4043 "Monseñor Carlos Mariano Pérez" | - | - | - | - |
| Esc. N°4041 "Ing. Rafael Patricio Sosa" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Hogar N° 4660 Carmen Puch de Güemes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Tobr García | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nº5048 "Juana Manuela Gorriti" | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo N° 8171 Fe y Alegría | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Técnica N° 3138 "Alberto Einstein" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela N° 4012 Pdte. Julio Argentino Roca | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Técnica 3118 Tito Calderon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4048 Provincia de Salta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela N° 4031 "Pedro Palacios" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4033 | - | - | - | - |
| Mariano Cabezón | - | - | - | - |
| Uzzi College | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Los Pinares | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4732 San Carlos Borromeo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Cayetano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela República de la India | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Dr. Ricardo Joaquin Durand | - | - | - | - |
| Esc. N°4845 B° El Huaico | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Leopoldo Lugones | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4007 Martin Miguel de Güemes | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 5050 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Justo José de Urquiza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Técnica 3137 Martina Silva de Gurruchaga-Taller | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Francisco | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 4005 Juan Carlos Dávalos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mariano Boedo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 5056 San José de Calasanz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4734 Dr. Rene Favaloro | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nº5075 "Benita Campos" | - | - | - | - |
| Sist. Virtual de Form. a Dist. Nº9002 | - | - | - | - |
| Inst. Form. Docente Continua Nº6054 | - | - | - | - |
| Esc. Superior de Música N°6003 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Provincial De Bellas Artes "Tomas Cabrera" N°6002 | - | - | - | - |
| Inst. Superior de Profesorado de Arte Nº6004 | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín de Infantes Bº El Huaico | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Abogados y Procuradores | - | - | - | - |
| Defensoría Penal y Asesoría General | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 25 de Mayo de 1810 N°4645 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nº4316 Juana Azurduy de Padilla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Dr Raúl Goytia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Dr. José Vicente Sola | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Técnica N° 8 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 2 de Abril | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela N* 77 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nº 4761 Roberto Romero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nº 4741 "Dr. Gustavo "Cuchi" Leguizamón" | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Secundario Nº 5159 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nº 4726 "Prof. Oscar Vanencio Oñativia" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Doctor Indalecio Gomez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 4774 General Juan José Valle | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio "José Manuel Estrada" | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Américo Vespucio | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Santa Isabel de Hungría | - | - | - | - |
| Parróquia María Reina de la Paz | - | - | - | - |
| SEDRONAR | - | - | - | - |
| SUM B° San Benito | - | - | - | - |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | - | - | - | - |
| San Isidro College | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Sagrado Corazón | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Sagrado Corazon Nivel Inicial | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Salesiano Ángel Zerda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Alberdi | - | - | - | - |
| Esc. Bilingüe para Niños Sordos e Hipoacusicos EFETA N°7044 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Salta
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries FM 91.1 | cumbia, entretenimiento | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Fm Cumbiambera | cumbia | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Level Rock FM | rock | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| Dinamo FM 100.9 | music, rock | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| FM Anta 96.1 | adult contemporary, deportes | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Salta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabildo de Salta | ||||
| Casa de la Historia y Cultura | ||||
| Convento de San Francisco | ||||
| Museo Casa Arias Rengel | ||||
| Museo Casa de Leguizamón | ||||
| Museo Casa de Uriburu | ||||
| Museo Catedralicio Monseñor Carlos Mariano Pérez | ||||
| Museo de Antropología Dr Juan Martín Leguizamón | ||||
| Museo de Arqueología de Alta Montaña | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporáneo | ||||
| Museo de Bellas Artes | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias Naturales | ||||
| Museo de Güemes | ||||
| Museo de la Casa de Castañares | ||||
| Museo de la Ciudad Casa de Hernández | ||||
| Museo de la Gesta Gümesiana y Gaucha | ||||
| Museo del Carnaval | ||||
| Museo Molina de Piedra | ||||
| Museo Pajarito Velarde | ||||
| Museo Pajcha Arte Etnico Americano | ||||
| Pajcha Museo de Arte Etnico Americano |
Libraries in Salta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Antonia Caceres | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular Barrio Palermo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular Palmeritas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular Tata Sarapura | 0.0 | |||||
| Complejo de Bibliotecas | 0.0 | |||||
| La Feria del Libro | 0.0 | |||||
| Monseñor Miguel Angel Vergara | 0.0 | |||||
| Pablo Fernando Acuña | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Salta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria Ameghino | |||||
| Feria Balcarce | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal | |||||
| Mercado Evita | |||||
| Mercado Evita | |||||
| Mercado San Miguel | |||||
| Paseo Balcarce | |||||
| Paseo Balcarce |
Hotels in Salta
103 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Salta
111 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Salta
51 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Salta
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Salta
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Salta
10 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Salta
19 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Salta
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Salta
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Salta
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Salta
7 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Salta
43 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Salta
29 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Salta
8 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Salta
12 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Salta
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Salta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Salta
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport | JUJ | Large Airport |
| Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport | SLA | Large Airport |
| Cachi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| General Belgrano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio San Isidro airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jujuy Aeroclub Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Metán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerta De Avalos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Scaro Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Salta
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Adreani | |
| Correo Andreani | |
| Correo Andreani | |
| Correo Argentino | |
| Correo Argentino | |
| FedEx | |
| FedEx | |
| Vía Cargo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Salta
132 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Nuestra Señora de Atocha | |
| Capilla Nuestra Señora de Atocha | |
| Capilla San Cayetano | |
| Capilla San Silvestre | |
| Capilla San Silvestre | |
| Capilla Universidad Nacional de Salta | |
| Capilla Universidad Nacional de Salta | |
| Catedral Basílica de Salta | |
| Catedral Basílica de Salta | |
| Catedral de Los Milagros | |
| Catedral de Los Milagros | |
| Convento San Bernardo | |
| Convento San Bernardo | |
| Gruta | |
| Gruta | |
| Gruta | |
| gruta en memoria de juan perez | |
| Gruta San Cayetano | |
| Gruta San Cayetano | |
| Gruta San José Obrero |
Quick Facts
Around Salta
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Salta
12 places within 15 km
- • Cerro 20 de Febrero
- • Cerro Aladelta
- • Cerro Chachapoyas
- • Cerro Elefante
- • Cerro La Candelaria
- + 4 more
- • Mirador
- • Mirador Cerro San Bernardo
- • Mirador de Aladelta al Autódromo
🇦🇷 About Argentina
Public Holidays in Argentina
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Salta
What is the population of Salta?
Salta has a population of 520,683 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 7,998 people per square mile, spread across 65.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Salta?
Salta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches.
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