Alderetes is a city in the Cruz Alta Department, Tucumán Province, Argentina. It is bordered in the north by the Burruyacu Department, in the east by the "comunas rurales" of La Florida-Luisiana, Delfín Gallo and Colombres; in the south by the city of Banda del Río Salí (The Cruz Alta Department seat), and in the west by the Salí River.

Alderetes
Alderetes is located in Argentina
Alderetes
Alderetes
Location of Alderetes in Argentina
Coordinates: 26°49′S 65°08′W / 26.817°S 65.133°W / -26.817; -65.133
Country Argentina
Province Tucumán
DepartmentCruz Alta
Government
 • MayorJulio Silman
Population
 • Total38,466
Demonymalderetense
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
CPA base
Dialing code+54 0381
ClimateCwa

A predominantly industrial spot, Alderetes was incorporated on September 1, 1987), as part of the San Miguel de Tucumán metropolitan area.