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Catamarca

Decide whether to visit or live in Catamarca, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Thursday, October 29, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Catamarca?

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Catamarca month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Catamarca are typically April, August and September, with average daytime highs around 22–25°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), July the coldest (average low 7°C), and January the wettest (about 114 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January31.621.811411.9
February30.220.911111.7
March27.918.97910.7
April24.015.36310.0
May19.811.1649.8
June18.37.8259.8
July18.57.41610.2
August21.89.91610.7
September25.013.02511.1
October27.315.96511.6
November30.019.17212.3
December30.920.711412.2

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People and places shaping Catamarca

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Dates that matter

Past and future events in Catamarca

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  1. Catamarca Provincial Elections

    Catamarca will vote in provincial elections held alongside national elections in October 2027.

Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Establishment of Catamarca Autonomy

    The autonomy of the Catamarca province was proclaimed and definitively confirmed in 1821.

  2. Meeting of LLA Catamarca with Javier Milei

    Leaders of La Libertad Avanza Catamarca met with President Javier Milei in October 2026 to discuss provincial problems.

Current public leadership

  • Rubén Dusso

    Vice Governor of the Province of Catamarca.

  • Raúl Jalil

    Governor of Catamarca Province, who confirmed that Catamarca will vote in October alongside national elections.

People associated with this place

Historical figures

  • Mamerto Esquiú Medina

    Born in Catamarca, an Argentine Roman Catholic professed member from the Order of Friars Minor and Bishop of Córdoba.

  • Nicolás Avellaneda y Tula

    First person to occupy the office of governor of Catamarca upon its creation in 1821.

  • Fernando de Mendoza y Mate de Luna

    Officially founded the city of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca at its current location in 1683.

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Catamarca, in brief

Catamarca is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Catamarca took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Catamarca

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Catamarca

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Catamarca

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Catamarca

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Catamarca

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08 · Questions

Questions about Catamarca

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Frequently Asked Questions about Catamarca

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Catamarca located and what are its coordinates?

Catamarca is situated in Argentina at geographic coordinates -28.4696, -65.7852, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Catamarca?

Catamarca has a recorded population of approximately 159,139 and observes the America/Argentina/Catamarca time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Catamarca?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Catamarca include ES-AR, English, Italian, German, French, GN, with ARS used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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