Gan Gan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gan Gan
Municipality and village
Gan Gan Location in Argentina
Country	Argentina
Province	Chubut Province
Department	Telsen Department
Elevation	2,080 ft (634 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	661
Time zone	UTC−3 (ART)
Climate	BSk

Gan Gan is a small village and a local government area in southern Argentina. It is located in the Chubut Province, a large area known for its beautiful landscapes.

Where is Gan Gan?

Gan Gan is found in the middle of northern Patagonia. This region is famous for its wide, open steppes, which are like vast grasslands. The village is part of the Telsen Department within the Chubut Province.

What's the Weather Like?

Gan Gan's Extreme Climate

The climate in Gan Gan is known as cold semi-arid. This means it's quite dry, and temperatures can be very extreme. It's classified as BSk by the Köppen climate classification system.

Summer and Winter Temperatures

In summer, the hottest days can reach over 35 °C (95 °F). However, the nights are much colder, often dropping to around 10 °C (50 °F). On average, summer days are about 24 °C (75 °F), and nights are 10 °C (50 °F).

Winter in Gan Gan is very cold. Temperatures can fall as low as −35 °C (−31 °F)! Usually, winter days average 4 °C (40 °F), and nights are around −3 °C (27 °F). Snow often falls, and it's generally quite windy.