Acoyte, Salta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Acoyte (Salta)
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Municipality and village
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | Salta |
| Department | Santa Victoria Department |
| Population
(2001)
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| • Total | 111 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| Area code(s) | 03885 |
| Climate | BSk |
Acoyte (Salta) is a small village and a rural municipality located in the Salta Province of northwestern Argentina. It's a quiet place where people live close to nature.
This village is found about 9 kilometers west of another town called Santa Victoria. It's part of the Santa Victoria Department. In 2001, only 111 people lived in Acoyte, making it a very small community.
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Understanding Acoyte's Location
Acoyte is nestled in a beautiful part of Argentina. The Salta Province is known for its amazing mountains and landscapes. Being a "rural municipality" means it's a small area with its own local government. This government helps manage things like local services for the people living there.
Geography of Salta Province
The Salta Province is in the northwest of Argentina. It has many different types of land, from high mountains to valleys. Acoyte is in a region that can be quite dry. The climate here is often described as "cold semi-arid," which means it gets some rain but not a lot, and temperatures can vary.
Earthquakes in Salta Province
The Salta Province is an area where the Earth's crust is active. This means that earthquakes happen here. These quakes can range from small tremors that you might not even feel to stronger ones.
Why Earthquakes Happen Here
Earthquakes happen when large pieces of the Earth's crust, called tectonic plates, move and rub against each other. The Salta Province is located in a region where these plates are interacting. This interaction causes stress to build up in the rocks. When this stress is released, it causes the ground to shake. Scientists study these movements to understand more about our planet.
See also
In Spanish: Acoyte (Salta) para niños
