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San José de Metán, Argentina

Salta · Argentina

San José de Metán is a small town in Salta, Argentina with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,717 ft (828 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,717 ft Elevation 828 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
40.9 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Salta Timezone

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About San José de Metán

San José de Metán

San José de Metán is a city in the south of the province of Salta, Argentina, 160 km from the provincial capital Salta, on National Routes 9 and 34. It has about 28,000 inhabitants as per the 2010 census [INDEC]. It is the head town of the Metán Department.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation2,717 ft (828 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,717 ft (828 m)
Coordinates-25.4971°, -64.9711°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceSalta
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation40.9 inches (1,040 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José de Metán

San José de Metán is a small town in Argentina (Salta) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,717 feet (828 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Salta.

San José de Metán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 40.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,717 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above Argentina avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,717 ft (828 m)
Area1,596.9 sq mi (4,135.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-25.4971°N, 64.9711°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Apr 30, 2024.

Feb 27, 2010 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina M6.3 94 km
Jan 10, 2022 23 km NW of Trancas, Argentina M5.6 80 km
Feb 29, 1992 24 km NE of Alderetes, Argentina M5.2 133 km
Sep 5, 2015 44 km S of El Galpón, Argentina M5.2 43 km
Nov 11, 1996 27 km WNW of Joaquín V. González, Argentina M5.0 77 km
Sep 27, 2010 12 km ENE of Burruyacú, Argentina M5.0 111 km
Apr 4, 1990 4 km SSW of La Mendieta, Argentina M5.0 128 km
Nov 27, 1993 52 km N of Burruyacú, Argentina M5.0 62 km
Mar 6, 2008 34 km SSE of Santa Clara, Argentina M4.9 107 km
May 19, 1991 3 km NNW of El Galpón, Argentina M4.9 35 km
Feb 27, 2010 16 km SW of Campo Quijano, Argentina M4.8 94 km
Mar 1, 2010 Jujuy-Salta border region, Argentina M4.8 82 km
Dec 12, 2013 32 km W of Las Lajitas, Argentina M4.8 100 km
Mar 10, 1994 Salta, Argentina M4.8 38 km
Sep 4, 2010 11 km NNE of Salta, Argentina M4.8 99 km
Nov 11, 2017 23 km WNW of El Galpón, Argentina M4.7 25 km
Oct 7, 2001 39 km NNW of Trancas, Argentina M4.6 67 km
Nov 12, 1996 28 km NE of El Galpón, Argentina M4.6 62 km
Apr 30, 2024 7 km N of El Carril, Argentina M4.6 76 km
Feb 15, 2003 33 km E of Burruyacú, Argentina M4.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
March 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in
July 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
October 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
November 71°F (21°C) 2.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in

San José de Metán has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in San José de Metán

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela De Educación Técnica 3133 - - - -
Colegio Secundario José Manuel Estrada Ex 3 - - - -
E. E. T. Manualidades - - - -
Colegio Secundario Juan Carlos Davalos - - - -
Escuela Metán Viejo - - - -
Escuela Guillermo Sierra - - - -
Escuela Agro técnica E.M.E.T.A. - - - -
Escuela Juan Vucetich - - - -
Escuela Juana Manuela Gorriti - - - -
BSPA 7075 Ex 9 Escuela Marco Avellaneda - - - -
Instituto San Cayetano 8092 Anexo - - - -
Colegio Sagrado Corazón - - - -
Instituto De Educacion Superior Juan Carlos Davalos - - - -
General Manuel Belgrano - - - -
Colegio Mayor Monseñor Roberto Jose Tavella - - - -
Escuela primaria Pantaleon Palacio - - - -
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Radio Stations near San José de Metán

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in San José de Metán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gauffin
Posta de Yatasto

Hotels in San José de Metán

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel La Arbolada
Hotel La Delfina
Hotel Metán
Hotel Mitre
Hotel Solis

Restaurants in San José de Metán

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ECO METAN

Monuments in San José de Metán

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Batalla de Río Piedras

Clinics in San José de Metán

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clínica 9 de Julio
Clínica Metán

Train Stations in San José de Metán

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Metán
Río Piedras
Yatasto

Bus Stations in San José de Metán

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de ómnibus de San José de Metán

Gas Stations in San José de Metán

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AR #3453104150
Eco Metan
Refinor
Refinor
YPF

Banks in San José de Metán

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Macro Bansud
Nation Bank

Airports Near San José de Metán

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Martín Miguel de Güemes International AirportSLALarge Airport
AeroSoluciones Airport-Small Airport
Finca Porvenir 8 Airport-Small Airport
Metán Airport-Small Airport
Rosario De La Frontera Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in San José de Metán

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo Argentino

Churches & Religious Organizations in San José de Metán

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Señor y Virgen del Milagro
Parroquia San José

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation
885 m (2,904 ft)
Area
1,490.0 km² (575.1 mi²)
Founded
1859
Website
metan.gov.ar/

🇦🇷 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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What is the weather like in San José de Metán?

San José de Metán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches.

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