Tilcara, Argentina
Jujuy · Argentina
Tilcara is a small city in Jujuy, Argentina with a population of 6,906. Elevation: 8,156 ft (2,486 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Tilcara
San Francisco de Tilcara is a city in the province of Jujuy, Argentina, and the head town of the Tilcara Department. It had 6,249 inhabitants at the 2010 census [INDEC]. Traces of human habitation in the area date back more than 10,000 years, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements of Argentina.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,906 |
| Population Density | 4,289 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,156 ft (2,486 m) |
| Coordinates | -23.5782°, -65.3952° |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Jujuy |
| Country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| State / Province | Jujuy |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.2 inches (234 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tilcara
Tilcara is a small city in Argentina (Jujuy) with a population of 6,906. The city sits at an elevation of 8,156 feet (2,486 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.2 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Jujuy.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below Argentina avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,156 ft (2,486 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.5782°S, 65.3952°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Jujuy |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tuzgle (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuzgle | Stratovolcano | 5,486 m (17,999 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
Tilcara has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 43°F in July to 60°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and May the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Tilcara
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Universitario de Tilcara | University | - | , |
Schools in Tilcara
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Nº 7 "Domingo Faustino Sarmiento" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cooperativa Tierra del Sol | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela N.272 Huichaira | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Alfarcito | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tilcara
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tilcara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEC Muso en los Cerros | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico "Doctor Eduardo Casanova" | ||||
| Museo de Bellas Artes Hugo Irureta | ||||
| Museo Regional de Pintura José A. Terry | ||||
| Museo Soto Avendaño | ||||
| Posta de Hornillos |
Libraries in Tilcara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Popular Bartolomé Mitre | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popular Viltipoco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública "Dr. Joaquín Castellanos" | 0.0 | |||||
| Rebeca Molinelli Wells de Márquez Miranda | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tilcara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria artesanal | |||||
| Feria Artesanal Purmamarca | |||||
| Feria de Artesanos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Maimará | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Tilcara | |||||
| Paseo de Artesanos |
Hotels in Tilcara
27 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tilcara
31 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tilcara
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tilcara
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tilcara
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tilcara
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tilcara
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tilcara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aymara Cerveza Artesanal |
Airports Near Tilcara
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Calilegua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jujuy Aeroclub Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puerta De Avalos Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tilcara
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correo Argentino |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tilcara
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de la Virgen del Rosario y San Francisco de Asís | |
| Iglesia Evangélica | |
| Templo de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| Templo de los Testigos de Jehová |
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Waterfalls Near Tilcara
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Tilcara.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cascada pequeña | |
| Cascada Quebrada del Alfarcito |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Argentina
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Tilcara?
Tilcara has a population of 6,906 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 4,289 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tilcara?
Tilcara has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 9.2 inches.
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