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Chilecito
La Riojatown
Total population
33,724
Demographic figures from INDEC. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
City facts
Overview
Chilecito is a town in La Rioja, Argentina. On the world map it falls within the Western Hemisphere, specifically at -29.165°, -67.495°. Census-style estimates put the resident count near 33,724. Its latitude implies a climate characterised by hot summers and mild winters typical of the subtropics. Open historical records trace its establishment to roughly 1715. The town sits at a notable elevation of 1080 m. Clocks here are set to Q6513. Additional figures on demographics, climate, geography and points of interest appear in the sections that follow, all drawn from open public datasets.
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History & geography
Geography
Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.
Climate
Air quality
Walkability
Amenities nearby
Wildlife & biodiversity
Earthquake history
Photos
Sights & places nearby
Notable people from here
Geography & sun
Nearby airports
Public attention
Books about this place
Recent natural events nearby
Ground air-quality sensors
Recently spotted species
Events
Gallery
Official Identifiers
INDEC — Argentine Institute of Statistics
- INDEC code
- Chilecito
- Wikidata
- Q58380
Departamento ID via Wikidata P3417
Sources
- • Wikidata SPARQL (CC0) — population, area, elevation, inception, head of government, Commons image
- • INDEC — Argentine Institute of Statistics — Departamento ID via Wikidata P3417