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Tinogasta, Argentina
Catamarca · Argentina
Tinogasta is a small city in Catamarca, Argentina with a population of 14,509. Elevation: 3,967 ft (1,209 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About Tinogasta
Tinogasta is a city in the west of the province of Catamarca, Argentina, on the right-hand shore of the Abaucán River, about 280 km from the provincial capital San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca. It had about 11,500 inhabitants at the 2010 census [INDEC]. It is the head town of the department of the same name. The name of the city comes from the Kakana words tino ("meeting") and gasta ("town").
People
Climate
| Population | 14,509 |
| Population Density | 5,517 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,967 ft (1,209 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.0656°, -67.5644° |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
| Country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| State / Province | Catamarca |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.1 inches (156 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tinogasta
Tinogasta is a small city in Argentina (Catamarca) with a population of 14,509. The city sits at an elevation of 3,967 feet (1,209 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.1 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Catamarca.
Climate in Tinogasta
Tinogasta has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 165 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above Argentina avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,967 ft (1,209 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.0656°N, 67.5644°W |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Blanco, Cerro (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Blanco, Cerro | Caldera | 4,670 m (15,322 ft) | -2300 | 143 km |
| Ojos del Salado, Nevados | Stratovolcano | 6,879 m (22,569 ft) | 750 | 143 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in |
Tinogasta has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in June to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and August the driest (0.0").
Schools in Tinogasta
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Agrotécnica | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Prov. Nº 5 - Adolfo Carranza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Clubes Argentinos de Servicio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gral. San Martín / IEST | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Robledo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nº 223 Provincia de Misiones | — | — | — | — |
| EPET Nº 3 Telésforo Chanampa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tinogasta
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tinogasta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Arqueológico Municipal |
Hotels in Tinogasta
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tinogasta
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tinogasta
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tinogasta
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tinogasta
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tinogasta
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tinogasta
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tinogasta
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tinogasta
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tinogasta
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Anillaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fiambala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Londres/Belén Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tinogasta
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correo Argentino |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tinogasta
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Santa Rita de Cascia | |
| Iglesia San José | |
| Iglesia San Jose de Las Peñas Blancas | |
| Iglesia Santa Rosa de Lima | |
| Parroquia San Juan Bautista |
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Public Holidays in Argentina
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What is the population of Tinogasta?
Tinogasta has a population of 14,509 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 5,517 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tinogasta?
Tinogasta 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 49°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.1 inches.