Salta Province
Salta
Provincia de Salta (Spanish) | |
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Province of Salta | |
UTC−3 (ART) | |
ISO 3166 code | AR-A |
HDI (2021) | 0.844 very high (7th)[3] |
Website | www |
Salta (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsalta]) is a province of Argentina, located in the northwest of the country. Neighboring provinces are from the east clockwise Formosa, Chaco, Santiago del Estero, Tucumán and Catamarca. It also surrounds Jujuy. To the north it borders Bolivia and Paraguay and to the west lies Chile.
History
Before the
.The first
An intendency of "Salta del Tucumán" was created within the
The battle of Salta in 1813 freed the territory from Spain, but occasional attacks were mounted from the Viceroyalty of Peru as late as 1826. Gervasio de Posadas created the province of Salta in 1814, containing the current provinces of Salta, Jujuy, and parts of southern Bolivia and northern Chile.
Exploiting internal Argentine conflicts that arose after the Argentine Declaration of Independence, Bolivia annexed Tarija in 1826. In 1834, Jujuy withdrew from Salta and became a separate province. The borders of Salta were further reduced in 1900, with the loss of Yacuiba to Bolivia.
The National Government of Los Andes, constituted from the province in 1902 with a capital at San Antonio de los Cobres, was returned to Salta Province in 1943 as the Department of Los Andes.
Antonio Alice's painting, La muerte de Güemes, which received a gold medal at the Centenary Exposition, is on display at the offices of the Salta Provincial Government.[4]
Geography
The total land area of the province is 155,488 km2 (60,034 sq mi), making it the sixth largest province by area in Argentina.
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The 1692 earthquake was the inspiration for Salta's annual citywide festival, held on 16 September, in honor of El Señor y la Virgen del Milagro.[6]
Climate
Although Salta Province is located near the Tropic of Capricorn, it has a wide range of climates due to variation in altitude and the influence of orography.[7] The orientation of the Andes influences the distribution of precipitation within the province.[7]
The easternmost parts of the province have a
The first slopes of the Andes force the moist, easterly winds to rise, provoking very high condensation leading to the formation of clouds that generate copious amounts of rain.
Between the high altitudes to the west and the low plains to the east lie the valleys.
Further west, the Altiplano is a plateau at 3,000 to 4,000 metres (9,800 to 13,100 ft) above sea level. This region has a
The highest altitudes found in the western parts of the province have a
Economy
Salta's economy is relatively underdeveloped, yet diverse. Its economy in 2006 was estimated at US$5.141 billion or, US$4,764 per capita, 45% below the national average.
Manufacturing plays a significant role in Salta, adding 20% to the economy. Gas and petroleum from the Tartagal, Aguas Blancas, Madrejones and Campo Durán centres is transported to Buenos Aires and Rosario by pipes. There is also an oil refinery located at Campo Durán. Mining includes uranium at Iruya, La Poma and San Carlos; and silver at the Diablillos mine.
Agriculture and its derived industries are still an important activity in the province, adding over 10% to output.
Tourism
The Salta province is home to a number of natural, social and historic attractions.
The provincial capital city, also named Salta and nicknamed "La Linda" ("The beautiful") is both an important tourist destination, and the centre point for visiting the rest of the province. The city holds different attractions; among them are its colonial houses and cathedral, and the Museo de Arqueología de Alta Montaña de Salta that holds the three frozen
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Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1869 | 88,933 | — |
1895 | 118,015 | +32.7% |
1914 | 142,156 | +20.5% |
1947 | 230,445 | +62.1% |
1960 | 412,854 | +79.2% |
1970 | 509,803 | +23.5% |
1980 | 662,870 | +30.0% |
1991 | 866,153 | +30.7% |
2001 | 1,079,051 | +24.6% |
2010 | 1,214,441 | +12.5% |
Source: [16] |
According to the results from the 2010
The province hosts a diverse foreign community:
Politics
The province is governed as
The Constitution of Salta Province forms the formal law of the province.
In Argentina, the most important law enforcement organization is the Argentine Federal Police but the additional work is carried out by the Salta Provincial Police.
Political division
The province is divided in 23 departments (Spanish: departamentos), containing 59 municipalities (Spanish: municipios).[21] The capital of the province is the city of Salta, which is where the provincial government is located at.[21]
Map | Departament | Area[5]: 31–33 | Population (2010 Census)[22] | Towns and municipalities (in bold: department capital)[5]: 31–33 |
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Anta | 21,945 km2 (8,473 sq mi) | 57,411 | ||
Cachi | 2,925 km2 (1,129 sq mi) | 7,315 | Cachi Payogasta | |
Cafayate | 1,570 km2 (610 sq mi) | 14,850 | Cafayate | |
Capital | 1,722 km2 (665 sq mi) | 536,113 | Salta Villa San Lorenzo | |
de Cerrillos | 640 km2 (250 sq mi) | 35,789 | La Merced
| |
Chicoana | 910 km2 (350 sq mi) | 20,710 | Chicoana El Carril | |
General Güemes | 2,365 km2 (913 sq mi) | 47,226 | General Güemes
| |
General José de San Martín | 16,257 km2 (6,277 sq mi) | 156,910 | ||
Guachipas | 2,785 km2 (1,075 sq mi) | 3,187 | Guachipas | |
Iruya | 3,515 km2 (1,357 sq mi) | 5,987 | Iruya Isla de Cañas | |
La Caldera | 867 km2 (335 sq mi) | 7,763 | La Caldera Vaqueros | |
La Candelaria | 1,525 km2 (589 sq mi) | 5,704 | La Candelaria
| |
La Poma | 4,447 km2 (1,717 sq mi) | 1,738 | La Poma | |
La Viña | 2,152 km2 (831 sq mi) | 7,435 | La Viña
| |
Los Andes | 25,951 km2 (10,020 sq mi) | 6,050 | San Antonio de los Cobres Tolar Grande | |
Metán | 5,235 km2 (2,021 sq mi) | 40,351 | Río Pîedras
| |
Molinos | 3,600 km2 (1,400 sq mi) | 5,652 | Molinos
Seclantás | |
Orán | 11,892 km2 (4,592 sq mi) | 138,838 | ||
Rivadavia | 25,951 km2 (10,020 sq mi) | 30,357 | Rivadavia Banda Sur
Santa Victoria Este | |
Rosario de la Frontera | 5,402 km2 (2,086 sq mi) | 28,993 | El Potrero
Rosario de la Frontera | |
Rosario de Lerma | 5,110 km2 (1,970 sq mi) | 38,702 | Campo Quijano Rosario de Lerma | |
San Carlos | 5,125 km2 (1,979 sq mi) | 7,016 | San Carlos
| |
Santa Victoria | 3,912 km2 (1,510 sq mi) | 10,344 | Nazareno
Santa Victoria Oeste |
Villages
See also
References
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- ^ "PBG Salta 2012" (PDF).
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- ^ a b c d e "Anuario Estadístico Año 2015–Avance 2016" (PDF) (in Spanish). Dirección General de Estadísticas de Salta. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
- ^ "La Fiesta del Fe - Salta's Massive Pilgrimmage [sic]". 19 September 2001. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Clima de la Provincia de Salta" (in Spanish). Portal Informativo de Salta. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Información del Clima" (in Spanish). Ministerio de Cultura y Turismo de la Provincia de Salta. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ a b Bobba, María (2011). "Causas de Las Sequías de la Región del NOA (Argentina)". Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ^ Ahumada, Ana (2002). "Periglacial phenomena in the high mountains of northwestern Argentina" (PDF). South African Journal of Science. 98: 166–170. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ^ a b c "The Vegetation of Northwestern Argentina". The University of Western Ontario. Archived from the original on 9 March 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ "El déficit consolidado de las provincias rondará los $11.500 millones este año" (in Spanish). Instituto Argentino para el Desarrollo de las Economías Regionales. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- ^ "Producto Bruto Geográfico–Provincia de Salta" (PDF) (in Spanish). Dirección General de Estadísticas de la Provincia de Salta. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- ^ The average exchange for 1 US dollar was 4.54 Argentine pesos in 2012 according to the World Bank
- ^ "Train to the clouds - ARGENTINEAN NORTH". Trenalasnubes.com.ar. Archived from the original on 2012-06-15. Retrieved 2014-04-22.
- ^ a b "Evolución de la población en los Censos Nacionales de 1869, 1895, 1914, 1947, 1960, 1970, 1980, 1991, 2001 y 2010. Provincia de Salta, según departamento" (in Spanish). Dirección General de Estadísticas de la Provincia de Salta. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
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- ^ "Cuadro P42-P. Provincia de Salta. Población afrodescendiente en viviendas particulares por sexo, según grupo de edad. Año 2010" (PDF) (in Spanish). INDEC. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ a b "Salta–División Política" (in Spanish). Portal Informativo de Salta. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
- ^ "Cuadrp P1-P. Provincia de Salta. Población total y variación intercensal absoluta y relativa por departamento. Años 2001-2010" (PDF) (in Spanish). INDEC. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
External links
- (in Spanish) Salta Province official website
- (in Spanish) Salta Province official portal
- (in Spanish) Tourist Secretary
- (in Spanish) Salta.com
- (in Spanish) Nuevo Diario de Salta
- (in Spanish) Universidad Nacional de Salta
- (in Spanish) Welcome Salta
- The American Cyclopædia. 1879. .