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Humahuaca
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Humahuaca is a town in the province of Jujuy, Argentina, adjacent to the spectacular Quebrada de Humahuaca on the main road from Argentina into Bolivia. Humahuaca is located up in the mountains at 3,000 meters above sea
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Introduction
City in Jujuy, ArgentinaHumahuacaCityHumahuacaLocation of Humahuaca in ArgentinaCoordinates: 23°12′S 65°21′W / 23.200°S 65.350°W / -23.200; -65.350Country ArgentinaProvince JujuyDepartmentHumahuacaElevation[citation needed]3,012 m (9,882 ft)Population (2001 census) • Total11,369Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)CPA baseY4630Dialing code+54 3887 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.