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Departamento de La Poma

City in Salta, Argentina

Overview

Departamento de La Poma is a remote mountain town in Salta, Argentina, offering authentic Andean village culture and dramatic landscapes. With just under 1,800 residents, it's a peaceful destination for eco-tourists and cultural explorers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Argentina
Province
Salta
Population
1,789
Time Zone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Coordinates
-24.17°, -66.17°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$658
Local Cost
$390
Local Income
$250
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
5.6°C
Summer Avg
9.7°C
Winter Avg
1.1°C
Record High
25.1°C
Record Low
-14.0°C
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
691 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 60/100.

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