Tilcara facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Francisco de Tilcara
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 San Francisco de Tilcara
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Jujuy |
| Department | Tilcara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.2 km2 (0.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,465 m (8,087 ft) |
| Population
(2010 census)
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| • Total | 6,249 |
| • Density | 5,210/km2 (13,500/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | tilcareño/a |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA base |
Y4624
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| Dialing code | +54 388 |
San Francisco de Tilcara, often called Tilcara, is a city in the province of Jujuy, Argentina. It is the main town of the Tilcara Department. In 2010, about 6,249 people lived there. This area has been home to people for over 10,000 years. This makes it one of the oldest places in Argentina where people have lived without stopping.
Tilcara is about 84 kilometers (52 miles) from San Salvador de Jujuy, the capital city of the province. It sits next to National Route 9. The city is high up in the Andes mountains, about 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) above sea level.
The area around Tilcara is very beautiful with amazing mountains. It also has rich traditions from the original people who lived there. These things make Tilcara a popular place for tourists to visit in northwestern Argentina. Many visitors also enjoy hiking on the trails nearby.
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Exploring Tilcara's Ancient Fortress
The most famous place to visit in Tilcara is the Pucará de Tilcara. This is an old fortress built by people who lived here before the Inca Empire. A pukara means "fortress" in the Quechua language.
What is the Pucará de Tilcara?
The Pucará de Tilcara is a set of ruins that have been partly rebuilt. It is located a few kilometers from the city of Tilcara. The fortress sits on a hill and offers an amazing view of the Río Grande valley. It's a great place to learn about ancient history.
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A street in Tilcara
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The ancient Pucará de Tilcara fortress
Tilcara's Location and Weather
Tilcara is nestled in the first high parts of the Andes mountains. This gives it a unique setting with stunning views.
Understanding Tilcara's Climate
Tilcara has a cool, dry climate, which is also called a cold desert climate. This means it doesn't get much rain. The average temperature for the whole year is between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius (54 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Warmest Month: January is the warmest month, with an average temperature of about 17.1 degrees Celsius (62.8 degrees Fahrenheit). The highest average temperature can reach about 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Coolest Month: July is the coolest month, with an average temperature of about 7.1 degrees Celsius (44.8 degrees Fahrenheit). The lowest average temperature can be around 4 degrees Celsius (39 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Rainfall: Tilcara gets very little rain, only about 137 millimeters (5.4 inches) each year. Most of this rain falls between November and March. The other months are very dry.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 17.1 (62.8) |
16.6 (61.9) |
15.6 (60.1) |
13.0 (55.4) |
9.9 (49.8) |
7.5 (45.5) |
7.1 (44.8) |
9.3 (48.7) |
11.7 (53.1) |
14.5 (58.1) |
16.1 (61.0) |
17.0 (62.6) |
13.0 (55.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 42 (1.7) |
35 (1.4) |
18 (0.7) |
3 (0.1) |
0 (0) |
1 (0.0) |
0 (0) |
1 (0.0) |
1 (0.0) |
4 (0.2) |
9 (0.4) |
23 (0.9) |
137 (5.4) |
| Source: Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria | |||||||||||||
Images for kids
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Jardín Botánico de Altura
See also
In Spanish: Tilcara para niños
