Frías, Santiago del Estero

Frías
Frías
Coordinates: 28°38′00″S 65°08′00″W / 28.63333°S 65.13333°W / -28.63333; -65.13333
Country Argentina
Province Santiago del Estero
DepartmentChoya
FoundedSeptember 24, 1874
Elevation
335 m (1,099 ft)
Population
 (2010 census)
  Total
26,649
Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)
ZIP
G4320
Area code03854
ClimateBSh
WebsiteOfficial website

Frías is a city in Argentina, located southwest of the province of Santiago del Estero, near the border with the province of Catamarca, and is the head of the Choya Department. It is located on the banks of the river Albigasta at coordinates: 28 ° 38'60 "S 65 ° 09'05" W.

The city was founded on September 24, 1874.