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Barrios (Jujuy)
Rural municipality and village
Departamento Yavi (Jujuy - Argentina).png
Country  Argentina
Province Jujuy Province
Government
 • Type City Commission President
Population
 (2001)
 • Total 192
Time zone UTC−3 (ART)
Postal code
Y4650
Area code(s) 03885

Barrios (Jujuy) is a small rural municipality and village located in the Jujuy Province of Argentina. It is a quiet community where people live and work, surrounded by the natural beauty of the region.

Understanding the Climate in Barrios

Climate data for Barrios (1972–1990)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Daily mean °C (°F) 11.9
(53.4)
11.7
(53.1)
11.2
(52.2)
9.0
(48.2)
6.1
(43.0)
4.2
(39.6)
3.7
(38.7)
5.7
(42.3)
7.5
(45.5)
9.8
(49.6)
11.1
(52.0)
11.6
(52.9)
8.6
(47.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 77
(3.0)
77
(3.0)
51
(2.0)
10
(0.4)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
1
(0.0)
7
(0.3)
12
(0.5)
29
(1.1)
69
(2.7)
333
(13.1)
Source: Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria

The weather in Barrios is generally cool throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is about 8.6 degrees Celsius. This means it's often quite chilly, especially in the winter months.

Temperature Patterns in Barrios

The warmest months in Barrios are usually January and February, with average temperatures around 11.9 to 11.7 degrees Celsius. The coldest months are July and August, where temperatures can drop to about 3.7 to 5.7 degrees Celsius.

Rainfall in Barrios

Barrios receives most of its rain during the summer months, from December to March. January and February are the wettest, with about 77 millimeters of rain each. The winter months, like May, June, and July, are very dry, often having no rain at all. The total rainfall for the year is around 333 millimeters.

Population Growth in Barrios

The village of Barrios has a small but growing population. Knowing how many people live in a place helps us understand its community.

Barrios Population Numbers

According to the census taken in 2001, Barrios had a population of 192 people. This shows a big change from an earlier census in 1991. At that time, only 68 people lived there.

Significant Population Increase

The population of Barrios grew by 182% between 1991 and 2001. This large increase means that the number of residents almost tripled in just ten years. This kind of growth can bring new energy and changes to a small community.

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