San José de Metán facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San José de Metán
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 San José de Metán
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
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| Province |  Salta |
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| Department | Metán | |
| Elevation | 802 m (2,631 ft) | |
| Population
(2010 census)
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| • Total | 28,295 | |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) | |
| CPA base |
A4440
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| Dialing code | +54 3876 | |
| Climate | Cwa | |
San José de Metán, often called Metán, is a city located in the southern part of the Salta province in Argentina. It is about 160 kilometers (about 100 miles) away from Salta, which is the capital city of the province. You can find Metán along important roads like National Routes 9 and 34.
According to a census from 2010, around 28,000 people live in Metán. It is also the main town of the Metán Department, which is like a county or district.
Geography
San José de Metán is located in a region with interesting natural features. Its position in the south of Salta Province means it experiences a specific type of weather.
Climate
The climate in San José de Metán is known as a humid subtropical climate. This means it generally has warm, humid summers and mild winters.
The table below shows the average temperatures and rainfall for the city over many years.
| Climate data for San José de Metán (1934–1990) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 23.3 (73.9) |
22.5 (72.5) |
20.8 (69.4) |
17.7 (63.9) |
14.8 (58.6) |
11.6 (52.9) |
11.4 (52.5) |
13.2 (55.8) |
15.9 (60.6) |
19.3 (66.7) |
21.4 (70.5) |
23.0 (73.4) |
17.9 (64.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 183 (7.2) |
169 (6.7) |
169 (6.7) |
66 (2.6) |
20 (0.8) |
12 (0.5) |
6 (0.2) |
5 (0.2) |
7 (0.3) |
39 (1.5) |
78 (3.1) |
149 (5.9) |
903 (35.6) |
| Source: Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria | |||||||||||||
As you can see, the warmest months are usually December, January, and February, with average temperatures above 22 degrees Celsius. The coolest months are June and July, with averages around 11 degrees Celsius.
Most of the rain falls during the summer months, from December to March. The driest months are typically July, August, and September. This pattern of rainfall is common in humid subtropical climates.
See also
In Spanish: San José de Metán para niños
