General Güemes, Salta
City in Salta, Argentina
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General Güemes (Spanish pronunciation: [xeneˌɾal ˈɡwemes]), sometimes shortened to 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.
General Güemes | |
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.png) Güemes (yellow dot) within the homonymous department (red) and Salta Province | |
  General Güemes Location of General Güemes in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 24°40′S 65°3′W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Salta |
| Department | General Güemes |
| Government | |
| • Intendant | Carlos Rosso |
| Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Population (2010 census) | |
• Total | 47,348 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA base | A4430 |
| Dialing code | +54 387 |
| Climate | BSh |
Overview
It lies approximately 45 km east-northeast from the provincial capital Salta, on National Route 9. Its name is a 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.[citation needed]
Transport
General Güemes is the terminus station of narrow gauge train that connects it to Salta.
References
External links
- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (in Spanish)
- General Güemes at the Chamber of Deputies of Salta.
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