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Fun fact 1 about Salta

Panorámica Ciudad de Salta
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Salta was founded on April 16, 1582, by Spanish conquistador Hernando de Lerma.

Salta
Argentina
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Salta

Argentina

Country
Argentina
Population
535.3K
Coordinates
-24.78, -65.42
455th most populous city in the world

Salta is the capital and largest city in the Argentine province of the same name. With a population of 627,704 according to the 2022 census, it is also the 7th most-populous city in Argentina.

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