General Güemes (), sometimes shortened to Güemes, is a town in the center of the province of Salta, Argentina. It has 47,348 inhabitants as per the , and is the head town of the General Güemes Department.
Overview It lies approximately 45 km east-northeast from the provincial capital Salta, on National Route 9. Its name is a homage to caudillo Martín Miguel de Güemes (1785–1821), hero of the Argentine War of Independence.
In 2008, the city gained media attention after sightings of a "mysterious gnome" were reported.
Transport General Güemes is the terminus station of narrow gauge train that connects it to Salta.
References
External links
General Güemes at the Chamber of Deputies of Salta.