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Departamento de Magallanes
City in Santa Cruz, Argentina
Overview
Departamento de Magallanes, anchored by Río Gallegos, is a small city in the windswept southern reaches of Argentina. It combines Patagonian charm with historic sites, lively plazas, and access to natural wonders along the estuary.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Argentina
Province
Santa Cruz
Population
12,911
Time Zone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Coordinates
-48.75°, -68.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$878
Local Cost
$540
Local Income
$320
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
8.4°C
Summer Avg
15.3°C
Winter Avg
1.4°C
Record High
37.2°C
Record Low
-19.0°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
255 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
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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