El Angosto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Angosto
|
|
|---|---|
|
Village
|
|
 El Angosto
Location in Jujuy Province
El Angosto
Location in Argentina
|
|
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Jujuy |
| Department | Santa Catalina |
| Elevation | 3,581 m (11,749 ft) |
| Population
(2010 Census)
|
|
| • Total | 25 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA Base |
Y 4513
|
| Area code(s) | +54 388 |
| Climate | Dfc |
El Angosto is a very small village in Argentina. It is located in the Santa Catalina Department of Jujuy Province. This village is special because it is the northernmost town in all of Argentina!
What Makes El Angosto Special?
El Angosto is known for being the town furthest north in Argentina. It sits very high up, at 3,581 meters (about 11,748 feet) above sea level. This makes it a high-altitude village.
Location and Surroundings
The village is found in the Santa Catalina Department. This area is part of the Puna region. The Puna is a high, dry plateau in the Andes mountains. El Angosto is also very close to the border with Bolivia.
Rivers and Borders
The border with Bolivia is marked by the San Juan del Oro River. This river is part of the Río de la Plata Basin. A small creek next to El Angosto flows into this river.
See also
In Spanish: El Angosto para niños
