San Pedro de Jujuy

San Pedro de Jujuy is the second most populated city in the province of Jujuy, Argentina. It has 75,037 inhabitants since the 2010 census [INDEC], and is the head town of the San Pedro Department. It lies in the southeast of the province, by National Route 34, within the valley of the San Francisco River, about 45 km east of the provincial capital San Salvador de Jujuy.

San Pedro de Jujuy
Coat of arms
San Pedro de Jujuy
Location of San Pedro de Jujuy in Argentina
Coordinates: 24°14′S 64°52′W
Country Argentina
Province Jujuy
DepartmentSan Pedro
Founded byEugenio Tello
Area
  Total2,150 km2 (830 sq mi)
Elevation
587 m (1,930 ft)
Population
 (2010 census)
  Total75,037
  Density35/km2 (90/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
CPA base
Y4500
Dialing code+54 3884

The area has a humid subtropical climate that favours crops such as sugarcane and tobacco, which are the basis of the regional economy.

References

  • Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)


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