Puerto San Julián

Puerto San Julián
San Julián Bay
Puerto San Julián
Location of Puerto San Julián in Argentina
Coordinates: 49°18′S 67°43′W / 49.300°S 67.717°W / -49.300; -67.717
Country Argentina
Province Santa Cruz
DepartmentMagallanes
Elevation
1 m (3.3 ft)
Population
 • Total
12,493
Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)
CPA base
Z9310
ClimateBSk

Puerto San Julián, also known historically as Port St. Julian, is a natural harbour in Patagonia in the Santa Cruz Province of Argentina located at 49°18′S 67°43′W / 49.300°S 67.717°W / -49.300; -67.717. In the days of sailing ships it formed a stopping point, 180 km (112 mi) south of Puerto Deseado (Port Desire). Puerto San Julián is also the name of the town (population 12,493 as per the 2001 census [INDEC]) located on the harbour; the town is also the administrative capital of Magallanes Department within the province, and contains over 96% of the department's population in 2022.