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 | |
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.png) Güemes (yellow dot) within the homonymous department (red) and Salta Province | |
  General Güemes Location of General Güemes in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 24°40′S 65°3′W / 24.667°S 65.050°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Salta |
| Department | General Güemes |
| Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Population (2010 census) | |
• Total | 47,348 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA base | A4430 |
| Dialing code | +54 387 |
| Climate | BSh |
Overview
editIt 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.[citation needed]
Transport
editGeneral Güemes is the terminus station of narrow gauge train that connects it to Salta.
References
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External links
edit- 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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