Seclantás is a small village located in northwestern Argentina, 165 km south west from
Salta
Salta () is the capital and largest city in the Argentine province of the same name. With a population of 618,375 according to the 2010 census, it is also the 7th most-populous city in Argentina. The city serves as the cultural and economic ce ...
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Historically, the
Calchaqui Valley was occupied by several tribes, each with its own chief. In the region, where Seclantas is nowadays, there lived a tribe whose chief was called “Seclanta”. Hence the name of the village.
Population
The population of Seclantas is 716.
Weather
The average temperature for the town is around 60 °F. During the summer, Seclantas has its rainy season with around 70% chances of rain.
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