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Departamento de General Güemes
City in Salta, Argentina
Overview
Departamento de General Güemes, located in the heart of Salta province, blends small-town warmth with a lively local culture. Known for its markets, welcoming plazas, and proximity to natural landscapes, it offers an authentic slice of northern Argentina away from major tourist routes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Argentina
Province
Salta
Population
56,166
Time Zone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Coordinates
-24.79°, -64.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
53
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
42
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
66
Monthly Cost
$756
Local Cost
$380
Local Income
$260
Cashless
38
English
23
Temperature
19.3°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
14.1°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-5.3°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
792 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JUJ
Distance
47 km
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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.
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 47/100.
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