General Güemes, Salta facts for kids
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General Güemes
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Güemes (yellow dot) within the homonymous department (red) and Salta Province
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 General Güemes
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Salta |
| Department | General Güemes |
| Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Population
(2010 census)
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| • Total | 47,348 |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
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A4430
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| Dialing code | +54 387 |
| Climate | BSh |
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.
Overview
It 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.
Transport
General Güemes is the terminus station of narrow gauge train that connects it to Salta.
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