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Departamento de Metán
City in Salta, Argentina
Overview
Departamento de Metán is a charming city in southern Salta province, known for its quiet vibe, welcoming locals, and a blend of colonial and rural architecture. It serves as an agricultural and commercial hub for the region, with easy access to scenic nature spots and friendly town life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Argentina
Province
Salta
Population
48,245
Time Zone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Coordinates
-25.50°, -64.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$830
Local Cost
$430
Local Income
$250
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
21.5°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
15.7°C
Record High
45.4°C
Record Low
-3.2°C
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
843 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FRO
Distance
47 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.
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 55/100.
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