TABLE 1.
Characteristics of five geographical regions of Argentina
| Region | Localization | Area (km2) | Population | Climate | Annual precipitation (mm) | Annual mean temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | 28°-41° S, 57°-68° W | 824,493 | 12,667,709 | Temperate | 500 | 15 |
| Northeast | 23°-30° S, 63°-53° W | 289,699 | 3,367,518 | Subtropical without dry season in east | 500-1,500 | 21 |
| Northwest | 22°-32° S, 69°-62° W | 559,864 | 4,458,470 | Arid; subtropical in northeast | 250 (1,500 in northeast) | 18-22 |
| South | 38°-55° S, 63°-73° W | 787,291 | 1,738,251 | Cold and arid | 250 in northwest and 1,500 in east | 0-10 |
| West | 28°-38° S, 65°-71° W | 315,226 | 2,567,607 | Arid | 300 | 14-16 |