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San José de Jáchal, Argentina

San Juan · Argentina

San José de Jáchal is a small city in San Juan, Argentina with a population of 21,018. Elevation: 3,858 ft (1,176 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

21,018 Population 6,146/sq mi density
3,858 ft Elevation 1,176 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
5.4 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / San Juan Timezone

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About San José de Jáchal

San José de Jáchal is a city in the northeast of the province of San Juan, Argentina, located on National Route 40, south of the Jáchal River. It has 21,018 inhabitants per the 2001 census [INDEC], and is the head town of the Jáchal Department.

People

Population21,018
Density6,146/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain5.4 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation3,858 ft (1,176 m)
Population21,018
Population Density6,146 / sq mi
Elevation3,858 ft (1,176 m)
Coordinates-30.2416°, -68.7466°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/San_Juan
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceSan Juan
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation5.4 inches (138 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José de Jáchal

San José de Jáchal is a small city in Argentina (San Juan) with a population of 21,018. The city sits at an elevation of 3,858 feet (1,176 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.4 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/San_Juan.

Climate in San José de Jáchal

San José de Jáchal has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.8°C), the coldest is Jul (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 137 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 17° / 32.5° 36.3
Feb 23°C / 73°F 15.1° / 31° 35.6
Mar 21°C / 70°F 13.1° / 28.8° 16.9
Apr 15.9°C / 61°F 7.4° / 24.4° 5.6
May 11.5°C / 53°F 2.6° / 20.4° 3.2
Jun 8.8°C / 48°F -1.3° / 18.9° 0.8
Jul 7.2°C / 45°F -2.9° / 17.2° 3.3
Aug 10.2°C / 50°F 0.1° / 20.3° 1.7
Sep 12.7°C / 55°F 3.3° / 22.1° 5.6
Oct 17.3°C / 63°F 7.9° / 26.7° 6.4
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 12.2° / 30.2° 7.9
Dec 24°C / 75°F 15.6° / 32.4° 13.2
San José de Jáchal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,858 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above Argentina avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,858 ft (1,176 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density6,146/sq mi
Coordinates-30.2416°N, 68.7466°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/San_Juan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.4"
86% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.26"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,237 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 22, 2025.

Sep 24, 2002 29 km SE of Calingasta, Argentina M6.3 149 km
May 27, 2003 10 km NW of Albardón, Argentina M5.7 126 km
Sep 4, 1990 34 km ENE of Calingasta, Argentina M5.7 117 km
Mar 27, 2014 69 km SW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.7 120 km
Jul 2, 2002 63 km SSW of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina M5.5 138 km
May 18, 2003 31 km ESE of Calingasta, Argentina M5.5 133 km
Jul 23, 2011 124 km NE of Vicuña, Chile M5.5 137 km
Apr 15, 2004 55 km N of San Agustín de Valle Fértil, Argentina M5.4 127 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km NW of Albardón, Argentina M5.4 125 km
Mar 31, 2001 72 km S of Vinchina, Argentina M5.4 102 km
Dec 11, 1998 36 km NNW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina M5.4 115 km
Feb 27, 1991 2 km NNW of San José de Jáchal, Argentina M5.4 3 km
Jan 28, 2018 22 km NW of Albardón, Argentina M5.4 115 km
Dec 10, 2013 13 km ESE of Calingasta, Argentina M5.3 139 km
Mar 1, 1993 67 km NE of Caucete, Argentina M5.3 145 km
Mar 15, 1991 62 km SW of Vinchina, Argentina M5.3 124 km
Aug 1, 2015 48 km ENE of San José de Jáchal, Argentina M5.2 49 km
Feb 1, 2001 12 km NNW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina M5.2 134 km
Jan 15, 2014 48 km NE of San Martín, Argentina M5.2 116 km
May 10, 1999 43 km WSW of San José de Jáchal, Argentina M5.2 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.1 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 49°F (10°C) 0.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
October 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in

San José de Jáchal has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 46°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 5.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in San José de Jáchal

Institution Type Founded Website
Instituto Superior San Isidro College

Schools in San José de Jáchal

34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Bienvenida Sarmiento
Escuela Presbítero Patricio López del Campo
Escuela Agustín Gómez
Escuela Doctor Daniel Segundo Aubone
Escuela Pedro Bonifacio Palacios
Escuela Agroindustrial Monseñor Doctor Juan Antonio Videla Cuello
Escuela Almirante Ramón González Fernández
Escuela Antenor Flores Vidal
Escuela Antonio Quaranta
Escuela Albergue Joaquín Víctor González
Escuela de Comercio Eusebio de Jesús Dojorti
Escuela General San Martín
Escuela de Educación Especial Abejitas de Santa Rita
Escuela José Mármol
Escuela Juan Martín de Pueyrredón
Escuela Juan de Echegaray
Escuela Monseñor Tomás Segundo Cruz
Escuela de Nivel Medio Pampa Vieja
Escuela Fronteras Argentinas
School Pachimoco
Colegio de Ingles
Escuela Secundaria Pedro Bonifacio Palacios
Anexo Escuela de Capacitación Laboral Arturo Marasso
Anexo Escuela de Capacitación Laboral Gregoria Matorras de San Martín
Escuela de Capacitación Laboral Gregoria Matorras de San Martín
Centro de Educación Agrícola 2
Centro Educativo de Nivel Secundario 178 Presbítero Mariano Iannelli
Escuela de Capacitación Laboral Gregoria Matorras de San Martín
Unidad Educativa para Adultos 5
Escuela Presbítero Patricio López del Campo
Escuela Normal Superior Fray Justo Santa Maria de Oro
Escuela EPET Nº 1 de Jáchal
Escuela Provincia de La Pampa
Escuela Agrotécnica Doctor Manuel Belgano
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Radio Stations near San José de Jáchal

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in San José de Jáchal

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C&C Apart Hotel Jachal
Hualta Picum
Plaza hotel
San Martin

Restaurants in San José de Jáchal

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Bioceánico
Maui resto bar
Nikko & Pascual

Cafes in San José de Jáchal

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Edesia

Theatres in San José de Jáchal

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro Buenaventura Luna
Teatro del Bicentenario

Clinics in San José de Jáchal

11 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #5156092136
CAPS Pampa Vieja
CAPS San Isidro
CAPS Tamberías
CMR Centro Medico del Rosario
Consultorio Medico Herrera
Laboratorio
Posta Arbol Verde
Posta San Roque De Jáchal
Posta Tres Esquinas
Semebi

Dentists in San José de Jáchal

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Odontologico Martinez

Veterinaries in San José de Jáchal

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #5248254226

Bus Stations in San José de Jáchal

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Omnibus de San José de Jáchal

Gas Stations in San José de Jáchal

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

150
ACA Jáchal

Banks in San José de Jáchal

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank San Juan
Nation Bank

Gyms in San José de Jáchal

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AR #5217160898

Stadiums & Teams in San José de Jáchal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San José de Jáchal

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jachal AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in San José de Jáchal

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Argentine Mail

Churches & Religious Organizations in San José de Jáchal

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San Roque
Iglesia San José

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/San_Juan
Elevation
1,170 m (3,839 ft)
Postal Code
J5460
Twinned With
Vicuña

🇦🇷 About Argentina

Capital Buenos Aires
Population 44,494,502
Area 2,766,890 km²
GDP (USD) $649,461,687,959
GDP per capita $14,262
HDI 0.849
Life expectancy 77.4 years
Internet users 89.2%
Urban population 92.2%
Currency ARS (Peso)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish
Calling code +54
TLD .ar
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Argentina

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Mar 24 Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice Día Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia
Apr 2 Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas War Día del Veterano y de los Caídos en la Guerra de Malvinas
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajador
May 25 May Revolution Día de la Revolución de Mayo
Jun 15 Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de Güemes Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Martín Miguel de Güemes
Jun 20 General Manuel Belgrano Memorial Day Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Manuel Belgrano
Jul 9 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 17 General José de San Martín Memorial Day Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín
Oct 12 Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural
Nov 23 National Sovereignty Day Día de la Soberanía Nacional
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Day Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About San José de Jáchal

What is the population of San José de Jáchal?

San José de Jáchal has a population of 21,018 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 6,146 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José de Jáchal?

San José de Jáchal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.4 inches.

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