Humahuaca

Humahuaca
Humahuaca is located in Argentina
Humahuaca
Humahuaca
Location of Humahuaca in Argentina
Coordinates: 23°12′S 65°21′W / 23.200°S 65.350°W / -23.200; -65.350
Country Argentina
Province Jujuy
DepartmentHumahuaca
Elevation
3,012 m (9,882 ft)
Population
 (2001 census)
 • Total
11,369
Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)
CPA base
Y4630
Dialing code+54 3887
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Humahuaca (Spanish pronunciation: [umaˈwaka]) is a small city in the province of Jujuy, Argentina. Since 2003 declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO at the Paris conference. It has 11,369 inhabitants as per the 2001 census [INDEC], and is the principal town (seat) of the Department of Humahuaca. The city is widely known for its location at the Quebrada de Humahuaca, along the Eastern valley of the central Andean Altiplano.

Humahuaca is located north of Tilcara and Purmamarca, in the colourful valley of Quebrada de Humahuaca. The townhall is located in the center of the village and it possesses a tower which can be seen from the main square with a clock that chimes at 12 pm, after which a small door opens and a figure of Saint Francisco Solano comes out and makes the sign of the cross.