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Salta, Salta

Argentina

Regional capital24.8065° S, 65.4200° W

Salta is a city located in Argentina, within the province of Salta. It has a population of 520,683 residents, making it one of the larger urban centers in the country.

Population520,683
ProvinceSalta
Coordinates24.8065° S, 65.4200° W
CountryArgentina
Rank in Argentina#6 of 14,884

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Nearest Airports

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General Belgrano Airport

AR-0424Local

6.7 km away

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Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport

SLAInternational

8.7 km away

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Ingenio San Isidro airstrip

AR-0738Local

42.9 km away

Climate Overview

Average annual temperature

16.7°C

Average annual precipitation

1003mm

Source: Open-Meteo climate data

Infrastructure & Services

Salta has a wide network of infrastructure and services. Within a 10 km radius, the city counts 499 parks, 192 schools, 125 restaurants, 100 hotels and 50 hospitals.

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50Hospitals
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192Schools
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8Universities
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499Parks
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19Museums
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8Libraries
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100Hotels
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125Restaurants
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30Banks
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49Pharmacies
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42Fuel stations
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1Train stations
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7Bus stations
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46Police stations
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5Fire stations
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Within a 10 km radius. Source: OpenStreetMap

Useful Facts

Alternative names
Salta ciudad, Salta capital, Ciudad de Salta
Founded
1582
Official website
www.municipalidad-salta.gov.ar
Wikipedia
Salta
Wikidata
Q36307

About Salta

Situated at coordinates -24.80645° latitude and -65.41999° longitude, Salta lies in the Southern and Western hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 1054 meters and operates under the America/Argentina/Salta timezone. Nearby cities include El Carril, Chicoana, and Campo Quijano.

Salta ranks as the 6th largest city out of 863 in Argentina. The total urban population of the country is 25,279,850, highlighting Salta's significant size in comparison to other major cities.

Cities in Salta

Within the province of Salta, the city ranks first among 18 cities. Other notable cities in the province include San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Tartagal, Profesor Salvador Mazza, Embarcación, and General Mosconi.

San Ramón de la Nueva Orán74,059Tartagal60,819Profesor Salvador Mazza25,000Embarcación23,961General Mosconi19,811Joaquín V. González19,185Cafayate11,785El Quebrachal10,243El Carril9,780Las Lajitas9,151

Nearby Cities

Around Salta, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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Barrio San RafaelNeighborhood
3.8 km
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La CiénagaCity
4.1 km
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Establecimiento La CandelariaCity
5 km
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El AibalCity
5.5 km
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Barrio Las TunasCity
5.8 km
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La RositaCity
6 km
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AtochaCity
6.1 km
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Los PinaresCity
6.4 km
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General AlvaradoCity
6.7 km
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Country Club La AlmudenaCity
6.7 km
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Destilería ChachapoyasCity
7.4 km
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Las TunasCity
7.5 km
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Country Club El TipalCity
7.6 km
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Villa Los ÁlamosCity
7.7 km
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Barrio Los OlmosCity
7.8 km
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La PedreraCity
7.8 km
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La TabladaCity
8 km
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La IslaCity
8.2 km
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Las CostasCity
8.3 km
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El ZanjónCity
8.4 km

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Users can explore other cities in Argentina, compare countries, view rankings, or access the full list of cities for more information.

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Largest cities in Argentina

#1 Buenos Aires2,891,082#2 Córdoba2,106,734#3 Rosario948,312#4 Mar del Plata593,337#5 San Miguel de Tucumán548,866
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Salta?

The population of Salta is 520,683.

In which province/state is Salta located?

Salta is located in the province of Salta.

What are the coordinates of Salta?

The coordinates of Salta are -24.80645° latitude and -65.41999° longitude.

What is the elevation of Salta?

The elevation of Salta is 1054 meters.

What is the population ranking of Salta in Argentina?

Salta ranks 6th in population among cities in Argentina.

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