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Tolhuin, Argentina

Tierra del Fuego · Argentina

Tolhuin is a small town in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina with a population of 3,000. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,000 Population 144/sq mi density
394 ft Elevation 120 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
20.6 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Ushuaia Timezone

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About Tolhuin

Tolhuin

Tolhuin is a town in the province of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. It has 9,879 inhabitants as per the 2022 census. It is located on the eastern shore of Lake Fagnano, in the southern part of the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego. It is the third largest settlement on the Argentine side of Tierra del Fuego after Ushuaia and Río Grande.

People

Population3,000
Density144/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Population3,000
Population Density144 / sq mi
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Coordinates-54.5108°, -67.1955°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Ushuaia
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceTierra del Fuego
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average33°F (0°C)
Annual Precipitation20.6 inches (524 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.6 inches (12 cm)

About Tolhuin

Tolhuin is a small town in Argentina (Tierra del Fuego) with a population of 3,000. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 33°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches. The timezone is America/Argentina/Ushuaia.

Tolhuin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 33°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 33°F Jul (0°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below Argentina avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average33°F (0°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area20.9 sq mi (54.0 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates-54.5108°N, 67.1955°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Ushuaia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below Argentina avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.17"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 8, 2021.

Jan 9, 2006 84 km NW of Ushuaia, Argentina M4.6 137 km
Feb 8, 2021 39 km SSE of Tolhuin, Argentina M4.2 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
May 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
June 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in
July 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in
September 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in Driest
October 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in

Tolhuin has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 33°F in July to 48°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and September the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Tolhuin

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro de Artes y Oficiios
Escuela Provincial N° 5 "José María Beauvoir"
Escuela Provincial N° 45 "Congreso de Tucumán"
Colegio Provincial "Ramón Trejo Noel"
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Radio Stations near Tolhuin

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Azul Tolhuin FM 100.9 news talk AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Tolhuin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Raíces Fueguinas Museo Resto-Bar

Libraries in Tolhuin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Popular0.0
Papel y lápiz0.0

Hotels in Tolhuin

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabañas Khami
La cocina de Isolina

Restaurants in Tolhuin

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Posada de los Ramirez
Los Amigos II

Bus Stations in Tolhuin

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Techni Austral Buses

Gas Stations in Tolhuin

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

YPF

Banks in Tolhuin

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Tierra del Fuego

Gyms in Tolhuin

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ADN

Airports Near Tolhuin

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guardia Marina Zañartu AirportWPUMedium Airport
Hermes Quijada International AirportRGAMedium Airport
Estancia Los Cerros AirportSmall Airport
Lago Escondido AirportSmall Airport
Lago Fagnano North AirportSmall Airport
Los Robles AirportSmall Airport
Tolhuin Lago Fagnano AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tolhuin

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo Argentino

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tolhuin

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation
84 m (276 ft)
Area
54.0 km² (20.8 mi²)
Founded
1972
Postal Code
V9412
Website
tolhuin.gob.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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Frequently Asked Questions About Tolhuin

What is the population of Tolhuin?

Tolhuin has a population of 3,000 residents and is located in Argentina. The population density is 144 people per square mile, spread across 20.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tolhuin?

Tolhuin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 33°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.

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