General Güemes, Salta

General Güemes, sometimes shortened in Güemes, is a town in the center of the province of Salta, Argentina. It has 47,348 inhabitants as per the 2010 census [INDEC], and is the head town of the General Güemes Department.

General Güemes
Güemes (yellow dot) within the homonymous department (red) and Salta Province
Güemes (yellow dot) within the homonymous department (red) and Salta Province
General Güemes is located in Argentina
General Güemes
General Güemes
Location of General Güemes in Argentina
Coordinates: 24°40′S 65°3′W
Country Argentina
Province Salta
DepartmentGeneral Güemes
Elevation
295 m (968 ft)
Population
 (2010 census)
  Total47,348
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
CPA base
A4430
Dialing code+54 387
ClimateBSh

Overview

It lies about 45 km east-northeast from the provincial capital Salta, on National Route 9. Its name is an homage to caudillo Martín Miguel de Güemes (1785–1821), hero of the Argentine War of Independence.

In 2008, the city gained media attention after sightings of a "mysterious gnome" were reported.

Transport

General Güemes is the terminus station of narrow gauge train that connects it to Salta.

References

    • Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
    • General Güemes at the Chamber of Deputies of Salta.


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