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San Martín de los Andes, Argentina
Neuquen · Argentina
San Martín de los Andes is a small city in Neuquen, Argentina with a population of 23,519. Elevation: 2,136 ft (651 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Martín de los Andes
San Martín de los Andes is a city in the south-west of the province of Neuquén, Argentina, serving as the administration centre of the Lácar Department. Lying at the foot of the Andes, on the Lácar lake, it is considered one of the main tourism destinations in the province. The National Route 40 runs to the city, connecting it with important touristic points in the south of the province, such as Lanín and Nahuel Huapí national parks.
People
Climate
| Population | 23,519 |
| Population Density | 254 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,136 ft (651 m) |
| Coordinates | -40.1579°, -71.3534° |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
| Country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| State / Province | Neuquen |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.2 inches (1,123 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.4 inches (21 cm) |
About San Martín de los Andes
San Martín de los Andes is a small city in Argentina (Neuquen) with a population of 23,519. The city sits at an elevation of 2,136 feet (651 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 35°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.2 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Salta.
Climate in San Martín de los Andes
San Martín de los Andes has an average annual temperature of 6.8°C (44°F). The hottest month is Feb (13.8°C), the coldest is Jul (-0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 747 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below Argentina avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,136 ft (651 m) |
| Area | 92.7 sq mi (240.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 254/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.1579°N, 71.3534°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.8 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE | Meteorological | 0.8 m | — | 140 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huanquihue Group (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 36 km |
| Lanin | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 560 | 59 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 63 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 65 km |
| Quetrupillan | Stratovolcano | 2,360 m (7,743 ft) | 255 | 80 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 81 km |
| Villarrica | Stratovolcano | 2,847 m (9,341 ft) | 2020 | 96 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 97 km |
| Caburgua-Huelemolle | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) | -5050 | 107 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 119 km |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Sollipulli | Caldera | 2,282 m (7,487 ft) | 1240 | 133 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 143 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 144 km |
| Blanca, Laguna | Volcanic field | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 36°F (2°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in |
San Martín de los Andes has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 35°F in July to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (1.2").
Colleges & Universities in San Martín de los Andes
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Estudios "Sol de los Andes" | College | — | — |
| EPET 12 | College | — | — |
| Universidad Nacional del Comahue | University | — | — |
| Universidad Tecnológica Nacional | University | — | — |
Schools in San Martín de los Andes
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria 179 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Provincial de Enseñanza Técnica N° 21 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Pablo Apóstol | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Provincial de Enseñanza Media N° 28 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N° 188 | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Provincial de Enseñanza Media N° 57 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 86 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 86 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N° 86 "Batalla de Maipú" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial N° 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N° 142 "Juan Galo de Lavalle" | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Formación Docente Nº3 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Provincial De Enseñanza Técnica 12 Ingeniero Juan Carlos Fontanive | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Música | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria 89 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N° 5 "Bernardino Rivadavia" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N° 352 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria N° 313 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela N°33 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 146 Kimtuin Kom Peñi Huen | — | — | — | — |
| CPEM 13 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio FASTA "Miguel Ángel Tobares" | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Provincial de Enseñanza Media N° 96 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 274 Padre Enrique Olivares | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 155 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Albergue N° 116 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Martín de los Andes
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM de La Montaña 105.1 | deportes, entretenimiento | AAC 32 kbps | |
| FM Club Patagonia 88.9 | 2000s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in San Martín de los Andes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Pastera Museo del Che Guevara | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural | ||||
| Museo Municipal Primeros Pobladores |
Libraries in San Martín de los Andes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Popular "4 de Febrero" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular "La Cascada" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular 9 de Julio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular Cordones del Chapelco | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Martín de los Andes
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria de Artesanos | |||||
| Feria de Emprendedores | |||||
| Feria de Productores y Artesanos Locales |
Hotels in San Martín de los Andes
36 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Martín de los Andes
49 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Martín de los Andes
15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in San Martín de los Andes
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in San Martín de los Andes
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in San Martín de los Andes
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Martín de los Andes
8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in San Martín de los Andes
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Martín de los Andes
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Martín de los Andes
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Martín de los Andes
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in San Martín de los Andes
7 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Martín de los Andes
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in San Martín de los Andes
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in San Martín de los Andes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Nuske | ||||
| El Regional |
Ski Resorts Near San Martín de los Andes
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Bayo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chapelco Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near San Martín de los Andes
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aviador C. Campos Airport | CPC | Medium Airport |
| Arquilhué Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Caleufu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hosteria San Huberto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Meliquina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Molco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Ignacio Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in San Martín de los Andes
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Andreani | |
| Correo Argentino | |
| OCA | |
| Vía Cargo |
Treatment Centers in San Martín de los Andes
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Activar Salud | ||
| Puentes de Luz |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Martín de los Andes
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Colegio FASTA | |
| Capilla Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Vega | |
| Parroquia San José |
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What is the population of San Martín de los Andes?
San Martín de los Andes has a population of 23,519 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 254 people per square mile, spread across 92.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Martín de los Andes?
San Martín de los Andes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 35°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.2 inches, with 8.4 inches of snow.