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Departamento de Capital
City in Catamarca, Argentina
Overview
Departamento de Capital, centered around the city of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, is an energetic hub set in the Andean foothills. The area blends colonial history, local culture, and stunning mountain views with a laid-back Argentinian lifestyle. With thriving markets, green parks, and lively festivals, it offers something for all types of travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Argentina
Province
Catamarca
Population
627,704
Time Zone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Coordinates
-28.42°, -65.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,027
Local Cost
$527
Local Income
$350
Cashless
40
English
25
Temperature
18.5°C
Summer Avg
24.1°C
Winter Avg
12.0°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-4.7°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
472 mm
Internet Speed
5 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CTC
Distance
20 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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