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Santa Rosa de Tastil, Argentina

Salta · Argentina

Santa Rosa de Tastil is a small town in Salta, Argentina with a population of 2,000. Elevation: 10,597 ft (3,230 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,000 Population 1/sq mi density
10,597 ft Elevation 3,230 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
6.7 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Salta Timezone

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About Santa Rosa de Tastil

Santa Rosa de Tastil

Santa Rosa de Tastil is a rural municipality in Salta Province in northwestern Argentina.

People

Population2,000
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain6.7 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation10,597 ft (3,230 m)
Population2,000
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation10,597 ft (3,230 m)
Coordinates-24.4508°, -65.9518°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceSalta
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation6.7 inches (170 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Rosa de Tastil

Santa Rosa de Tastil is a small town in Argentina (Salta) with a population of 2,000. The city sits at an elevation of 10,597 feet (3,230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.7 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Salta.

Santa Rosa de Tastil experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,597 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below Argentina avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,597 ft (3,230 m)
Area1,930.5 sq mi (4,999.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-24.4508°N, 65.9518°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Salta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"
82% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.77"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,849 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 26, 2025.

May 12, 2000 75 km N of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M7.2 113 km
May 10, 2022 86 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M6.8 128 km
Feb 18, 2017 52 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M6.4 97 km
Mar 22, 2023 86 km WSW of El Aguilar, Argentina M6.4 127 km
Feb 27, 2010 5 km NE of Campo Quijano, Argentina M6.3 59 km
Jun 2, 2005 69 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M6.1 110 km
Jan 10, 2021 32 km NW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M6.1 78 km
Dec 7, 1994 94 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M6.0 134 km
Jan 28, 2010 103 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.9 144 km
Jun 14, 2000 48 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.9 93 km
May 25, 2007 71 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.9 112 km
Aug 30, 1998 67 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.7 113 km
Jun 18, 2016 85 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.7 126 km
Jul 2, 2013 45 km NNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.6 88 km
Apr 18, 2007 34 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.6 80 km
Jul 26, 2010 54 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.6 99 km
Jun 21, 2018 74 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.6 113 km
Mar 25, 1998 69 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.6 106 km
Sep 12, 1998 87 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina M5.6 118 km
Feb 7, 2010 90 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina M5.6 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tuzgle Stratovolcano 5,486 m (17,999 ft) Unknown 70 km
Cordon de Puntas Negras Stratovolcano(es) 5,852 m (19,199 ft) Unknown 179 km
Aracar Stratovolcano 6,095 m (19,997 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in Wettest
February 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 41°F (5°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.0 in
August 44°F (7°C) 0.0 in
September 49°F (9°C) 0.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in
December 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in Warmest

Santa Rosa de Tastil has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in June to 58°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.8") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Santa Rosa de Tastil

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela N° 866 "Coronel Juan Antonio Rojas"
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Radio Stations near Santa Rosa de Tastil

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Santa Rosa de Tastil

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo archeologico de Tastil
Museo y Kiosko

Train Stations in Santa Rosa de Tastil

5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cachiñal
Diego de Almagro
Gobernador Manuel Solá
Meseta
Puerta Tastil

Airports Near Santa Rosa de Tastil

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Martín Miguel de Güemes International AirportSLALarge Airport
Cachi AirportSmall Airport
General Belgrano AirportSmall Airport
Jujuy Aeroclub AirportSmall Airport
Puerta De Avalos AirportSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Santa Rosa de Tastil

4 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Abra de Ingañan
Abra de la Cruz
Camino del Inca
Las Capillas

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Rosa de Tastil

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San Cayetano
Iglesia Santa Rosa De Lima
Parroquia Santa Rita

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation
3,110 m (10,204 ft)

🇦🇷 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Santa Rosa de Tastil

Abra de Ingañan
· inscribed 0
Abra de la Cruz
· inscribed 0
Camino del Inca
· inscribed 0
Las Capillas
· inscribed 0

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 Santa Rosa de Tastil

What is the population of Santa Rosa de Tastil?

Santa Rosa de Tastil has a population of 2,000 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,930.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Rosa de Tastil?

Santa Rosa de Tastil has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.7 inches.

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