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San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
Salta · Argentina
San Antonio de los Cobres is a small town in Salta, Argentina with a population of 4,000. Elevation: 12,894 ft (3,930 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Antonio de los Cobres
San Antonio de los Cobres is a small town of population 5,482 in northwestern Argentina. It is the capital of the Los Andes Department of the Salta Province.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,000 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 12,894 ft (3,930 m) |
| Coordinates | -24.2213°, -66.3203° |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
| Country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| State / Province | Salta |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 5.4 inches (136 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Antonio de los Cobres
San Antonio de los Cobres is a small town in Argentina (Salta) with a population of 4,000. The city sits at an elevation of 12,894 feet (3,930 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 36°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.4 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Salta.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below Argentina avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,894 ft (3,930 m) |
| Area | 1,930.5 sq mi (4,999.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.2213°N, 66.3203°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Cordon de Puntas Negras | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,852 m (19,199 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Aracar | Stratovolcano | 6,095 m (19,997 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Acamarachi | Stratovolcano | 6,023 m (19,760 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Lascar | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,592 m (18,346 ft) | 2017 | 172 km |
| Pular | Stratovolcano(es) | 6,233 m (20,449 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Tilocalar | Lava cone(es) | 3,109 m (10,200 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Guayaques | Lava dome(s) | 5,598 m (18,366 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
| Purico Complex | Pyroclastic shield | 5,703 m (18,711 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 36°F (2°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 40°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
San Antonio de los Cobres has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 36°F in June to 53°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and May the driest (0.0").
Schools in San Antonio de los Cobres
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Tecnica 3173 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Victorino Sosa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 4564 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Antonio de los Cobres
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in San Antonio de los Cobres
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Regional |
Hotels in San Antonio de los Cobres
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Antonio de los Cobres
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in San Antonio de los Cobres
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Antonio de los Cobres
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near San Antonio de los Cobres
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Salar De Cauchari Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in San Antonio de los Cobres
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Belgrano |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near San Antonio de los Cobres
3 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Abra de Chaupiyaco | ||
| Camino del Inca | ||
| Tastil |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Antonio de los Cobres
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| San Antonio de Padua |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About San Antonio de los Cobres
What is the population of San Antonio de los Cobres?
San Antonio de los Cobres has a population of 4,000 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,930.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Antonio de los Cobres?
San Antonio de los Cobres has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 36°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.4 inches.