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Tandil

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Tandil month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tandil are typically March, November and December, with average daytime highs around 23–26°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), July the coldest (average low 4°C), and March the wettest (about 100 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)
January27.615.97212.2
February26.315.69511.3
March23.213.61009.8
April19.110.6878.1
May14.87.2517.0
June12.14.6366.7
July11.63.9446.7
August14.04.9378.0
September16.46.4728.6
October19.18.5689.8
November22.811.48911.3
December26.114.08812.1

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1823

    The town was founded by Martín Rodríguez on April 4, 1823, named Fuerte Independencia (Fort Independence).

  2. Documented history · 1895

    Tandil was designated a city (although by modern standards it was a large town) in 1895 and became a popular tourist destination attracting people from Buenos Aires and other parts of Argentina.

  3. Documented history · 1912

    The Piedra Movediza fell in 1912 and split in two below.

  4. Founding of Tandil

    Founded as Fuerte Independencia by Martín Rodríguez on April 4, 1823.

  5. Fall of the Piedra Movediza

    The famous 'Moving Stone' toppled on February 29, 1912.

Current public leadership

People associated with this place

  • Anahí Ballent (born 1956)

    architect

  • Mauricio Macri

    Former president of Argentina, born in Tandil.

  • Juan Martín del Potro

    Professional tennis player nicknamed the 'Tower of Tandil'.

Historical figures

  • Martín Rodríguez

    Provincial governor who founded Tandil as Fuerte Independencia on April 4, 1823.

  • Gerónimo G. Solané (Tata Dios)

    Healer and prophet who instigated the January 1, 1872 massacre in Tandil.

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Municipal Museum of Fine Arts

    Wikidata places this site in Tandil. Museum in Tandil, Argentina.

  • Acelain castle

    Wikidata places this site in Tandil. Building in Tandil, Argentina.

  • Plaza Independencia

    Wikidata places this site in Tandil. Plaza in Tandil, Argentina.

  • Piedra Movediza replica

    A fixed replica set up in May 2007 where the original moving stone stood.

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01 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Tandil

Tandil is a city in Argentina located in the southeast of the Buenos Aires Province just north-northwest of the Tandilia hills. The municipality sits at coordinates 37°19′08″S 59°08′05″W and 180 metres above sea level within the Humid Pampas zone.

The city shares borders with Rauch and Azul to the north, Ayacucho and Balcarce to the east, Lobería, Necochea, and Benito Juárez to the south, and Azul and Benito Juárez to the west. Geographically, Tandil lies approximately midway between La Plata and Bahía Blanca at a distance of 330 kilometres, while sitting 160 kilometres northwest of Mar del Plata and 360 kilometres south-southwest of Buenos Aires. The total area of the Tandil partido encompasses 4,935 square kilometres.

Regarding permanent orientation and safety writing, standard editorial frameworks do not provide specific risk assessments, crime statistics, policing descriptions, or healthcare ratings for this locality within the supplied evidence. Readers seeking current safety advisories or practical local guidance must verify details through official municipal channels or local administrative sources. Because permanent records exclude transient data, users should consult live municipal portals for up-to-date practical notices.

02 · Visit

Visiting Tandil

Tandil is a city located in Argentina, specifically in the southeast of the Buenos Aires Province just north-northwest of the Tandilia hills. Situated in a zone within the Pampas known as the Humid Pampas, the city lies at 37°19′08″S 59°08′05″W and is positioned 180 metres above sea level.

The city shares borders with Rauch and Azul to the north, Ayacucho and Balcarce to the east, Lobería, Necochea, and Benito Juárez to the south, and Azul and Benito Juárez to the west. Geographically, Tandil sits approximately midway between La Plata and Bahía Blanca at a distance of 330 km, while resting 160 kilometres northwest of Mar del Plata and 360 kilometres south-southwest of Buenos Aires. The total area of the Tandil partido encompasses 4,935 square kilometres, featuring a mild and oceanic climate classified as Cfb under the Köppen climate classification.

Tourism in the area draws visitors to geographical landmarks such as the Tandilia hills and unique rock formations. The name of the city originates from the Piedra Movediza, a large boulder that balanced on the edge of a rocky foothill before falling in 1912. A fixed replica was subsequently placed in May 2007 where the original stood. Other similar stones, such as El Centinela, also function as local geographic attractions.

03 · Overview

Tandil, in brief

Tandil is the primary city of the homonymous partido situated within the southeast of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina. Positioned just north-northwest of the Tandilia hills, the municipality lies within a regional zone of the Pampas recognized as the Humid Pampas.

Geographically, Tandil is positioned at coordinates 37°19′08″S 59°08′05″W and rests 180 metres above sea level. The municipal territory shares its borders with multiple surrounding districts. To the north, the partido borders Rauch and Azul. The eastern boundaries adjoin Ayacucho and Balcarce. To the south, Tandil borders Lobería, Necochea, and Benito Juárez, while the western perimeter shares borders with Azul and Benito Juárez.

The city's regional positioning places it approximately midway between La Plata to the northeast and Bahía Blanca to the southwest, with both provincial points lying 330 kilometres away. Additionally, the settlement is located 160 kilometres northwest of Mar del Plata and 360 kilometres south-southwest of Buenos Aires.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Tandil located and what are its coordinates?

Tandil is situated in Argentina at geographic coordinates -37.3287, -59.1369, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Tandil?

Tandil has a recorded population of approximately 115,877 and observes the America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Tandil?

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

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