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Catamarca Province

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689:. Within these valleys which includes the provincial capital, the climate is characterized by its extreme aridity, large thermal amplitudes (different between day and night temperatures) and strong northeastern winds. The region is characterized by abundant sunshine with winds predominantly coming from the northeast and southeast. Nonetheless, there is large variation between different locations owing to differences in altitude and differences in the relief and altitudes of the surrounding mountains that enclose the valleys. Mean annual precipitation ranges from 500 to 700 mm (20 to 28 in) in the eastern parts of the region (some areas receive more than 1,000 mm (39 in)) to less than 150 mm (6 in) in the west. In the arid valleys, mean annual precipitation is around 160 mm (6 in). Most of the precipitation occurs during summer, falling as short but heavy bursts with the rest of the year being dry. Mean annual temperatures range between 16 and 18 °C (61 and 64 °F) with eastern and central parts having mean annual temperatures of 20 °C (68 °F). In summer, the mean temperature is 25 °C (77 °F) although they can reach up to 45 °C (113 °F). Winters, with a mean temperature of 10 °C (50 °F) are characterized by frequent frosts. Locations in the west experience colder winters due to their higher altitudes with temperatures that can decrease to −30 °C (−22 °F). During winter, the 227: 968: 721: 212: 200: 185: 1113: 713: 1725: 956: 43: 1105: 1645: 704:. Mean annual precipitation decreases from north to south and from east to west; some areas receive an annual rainfall of 50 mm (2 in). Owing to its high altitude, the climate is characterized by low temperatures. The thermal amplitude is large, reaching up to 40 °C (72 °F) due to the combination of low humidity and high solar radiation. 975:
Tourism is a lesser contributor to the economy in Catamarca, with more than 3,465 beds in hotels and other types of accommodation. Although high hopes are focused in this industry, lack of infrastructure, service-oriented and trained businesses and an overall endemic corruption culture, tourism
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of beef, 5 tonnes of mutton/lamb, and 10 tonnes of pork, although outbreaks of foot and mouth disease has kept at times the production from reaching full potential. Large numbers of cattle, fattened in the alfalfa fields of Pucara, Tinogasta and Copacabana, were historically driven into northern
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The scarce water resources in Catamarca's arid and semi-arid climate zone determine the human settlement pattern. Agricultural activities are concentrated in pockets and valleys between the mountains. In the east the population is concentrated around a number of water courses, from which water is
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Catamarca's economy is Argentina's smallest, though still developed. Its 2006 economy was estimated at US$ 1.728 billion, or, US$ 5,284 per capita, 40% below the national average. Less diversified than most in Argentina, agriculture has never played an important role in the Catamarca economy
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Eighty percent of Catamarca's territory of 102,602 square kilometers (2.7% of the country total), is covered by mountains, which can be grouped into four clearly differentiated systems: the Pampean sierras, in the east and center; the Narváez-Cerro Negro-Famatina system, in the west; the
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Catamarca remained isolated from the rest of Argentina by its mountains until 1888, when the rapidly expanding railways first appeared in the province. Attracting immigrants with its spacious, fertile valleys and dry, agreeable weather, Catamarca was soon favored by immigrants from
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The provincial government is divided into the usual three branches: the executive, headed by a popularly elected governor, who appoint the cabinet; the legislative; and the judiciary, headed by the Supreme Court and completed by several inferior tribunals.
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The province is located in the semi–arid region of Argentina. Mean annual precipitation of the province is around 400 to 500 mm (16 to 20 in) which decreases significantly to the west. The province is characterized by the presence of different
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According to the 2022 Argentine national census, the Province of Catamarca has 429,556 inhabitants. Annual growth rate is 2.35‰, while density amounts to 2.6 inhabitants per square kilometer. Urban population represents 70%. (1991).
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Mining was important in the past. After becoming less active in the early 1990s, grew to now account for over 20% of the economy. Catamarca is home to one of the largest copper gold mines in the world,
1479: 539: 2031: 952:), vineyards, olive, citrus, cotton and tobacco, for which the government gives tax cuts to facilitate economic growth , but so far with poor results and no oversight. 1842: 226: 1701: 700:. The region has a desert climate with very low precipitation; most of it is concentrated during summer. This is due to the mountains that block moist air from 1593: 1355: 1037: 1667: 678:
that is characterized by abundant rainfall and high temperatures. Summers are hot while winters are mild with abundant humidity. At the highest peaks of
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has yet to become a strong element the local economy. Mountains and geological formation are the main attraction, with sights such as
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Paoli, Héctor; Bianchi, Alberto; Yanez, Carlos; Volante, José; Fernández, Daniel; Mattalía, María; Noé, Yanina (September 2002).
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cordilleran-Catamarca area of transition, in the western extreme; the Puna, an elevated portion, in the northwest.
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based on variations in altitude. In general, there are three different climatic zones found within the province.
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cost Gov. Saadi much of his popularity and, in 1991, his office, when Catamarca (for the first time) voted in a
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where it connects with 89 west from Villa San Martin (Santiago del Estero), and north to Tucuman province at
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intendency. In 1821, the province claimed its autonomy, and Nicolás Avellaneda y Tula (grandfather of
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Chile across the San Francisco pass and mules were bred for the Bolivian market in the 1910s.
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One such family, the Saadis, became prominent in local commerce and politics (much as the
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has dominated state politics. It has held the governor's house in Catamarca, first with
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occasionally occurs, leading to very dry conditions that can lead to dust storms.
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In the extreme west of the province is the Puna region, mostly located in the
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The Constitution of Catamarca Province forms the formal law of the province.
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Archaeological remains of the Pucará civilization, Santa Maria del Yokavíl.
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In Argentina, the most important law enforcement organization is the
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Major highways include Ruta 33 from Catamarca 98 km south to
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Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos, República Argentina
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Since its foundation in 1991 by the Catamarcan branch of the
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Most of the province and its intermontane valleys have an
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Province in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina
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to join 38 and 157 north from La Guardia 103 km to
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was created in 1776, Catamarca obtained the title of
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Province of Catamarca
Cajamarca

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Road to Campo de Piedra Pomez
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Coat of arms of Catamarca
Location of Catamarca within Argentina
28°28′08″S 65°46′45″W / 28.46889°S 65.77917°W / -28.46889; -65.77917
Country
Argentina
Capital
San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca
Departments
16
Municipalities
Governor
Raúl Jalil

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