Puerto Santa Cruz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Puerto Santa Cruz
Puerto Santa Cruz
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Municipality and town
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Puerto Santa Cruz
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 Puerto Santa Cruz
Location in Santa Cruz Province
Puerto Santa Cruz
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
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| Province |  Santa Cruz |
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| Department | Corpen Aike Department | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,431 | |
| Time zone | UTC-03:00 | |
| Postal codes in Argentina |
9300
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| Area code(s) | 02962 | |
| Climate | BSk | |
Puerto Santa Cruz is a town in southern Argentina. It is located in the Santa Cruz Province. The town sits close to the Atlantic Ocean. You can find it on the north side of the Santa Cruz River's mouth.
This town is quite old for the region. It was founded in 1878, making it the second oldest city in the province. For a while, it was even the capital of the Santa Cruz National Territory. However, Río Gallegos became the new capital in 1888.
Puerto Santa Cruz is an important place for farming. People here raise sheep and cattle. Because there's fresh water in this dry area, they can also grow fruits in orchards and other plants.
It is located at latitude 50°S. This means it is directly opposite Prague, a city in Europe, which is at latitude 50°N.
Geography and Weather
What is the climate like in Puerto Santa Cruz?
Puerto Santa Cruz has a cold semi-arid climate. This means it is generally dry, but not extremely hot like a desert.
- Summers (December to February) are mild and pleasant. The average temperature is around 14°C (57°F).
- Winters (June to August) are cold. The average temperature is about 2°C (36°F).
- Rainfall is low throughout the year. The town gets only about 182 millimeters (7 inches) of rain annually.
- Sunshine is quite good, with over 2000 hours of sunshine each year.
The warmest temperature ever recorded was 37.0°C (98.6°F) in February. The coldest ever was -17.9°C (-0.2°F) in July.
See also
In Spanish: Puerto Santa Cruz para niños
