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Chilecito | |
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  Chilecito Location of Chilecito in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 29°10′S 67°30′W / 29.167°S 67.500°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | La Rioja |
| Department | Chilecito |
| Founded | 1715 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rodrigo Brizuela y Doria (PJ) |
| Elevation | 1,080 m (3,540 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 58,798 |
| Demonym | chileciteño/a |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA base | F5360 |
| Area code | 3825 |
| Climate | BWk |
Chilecito is a city in the Argentine province of La Rioja, and head of the department of Chilecito.