Santiago del Estero Province

Santiago del Estero extends across 136,351 square kilometers of territory characterized by dry plains, salt flats, and the Dulce River valley system.

The province gained autonomy in 1820 under Governor Juan Felipe Ibarra, marking its separation from other Argentine territories and establishing independent administration.

Local communities maintain the usage of Quichua language, with approximately 100,000 speakers preserving this indigenous linguistic heritage within the province.

The Los Quiroga dam serves agricultural development by providing irrigation to vast farming areas that produce cotton, soybeans, maize, and support cattle operations.

The Río Hondo thermal springs contain mineral-rich waters reaching temperatures of 30 to 80 degrees Celsius, making them natural therapeutic water sources.

Location: Argentina

Inception: 1820

Capital city: Santiago del Estero

Elevation above the sea: 135 m

Part of: South America Midwest Integrated Zone

Shares border with: Salta Province, Chaco Province, Santa Fe Province, Córdoba Province, Catamarca Province, Tucumán Province

Website: https://sde.gob.ar

GPS coordinates: -27.78333,-64.26667

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:53