Antofagasta de la Sierra Department

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Antofagasta de la Sierra

location of Antofagasta de la Sierra Department in Catamarca Province
Official name Departamento Antofagasta de la Sierra
Capital Antofagasta de la Sierra
Country
Province
Argentina Argentina
Catamarca Coat of Arms of Catamarca Province
Foundation
Founder
1871 (city)
 ?
Population:  
 - Total 1,282 (2001 census [INDEC])
 - Density 0.05 Inhabitants/km²
 - Population change +31.76% (1991-2001)
Resident name antofagastense
Telephone code 03835
Post Code K4705
Location  
 - Coordinates 23°39′S 70°24′W
Area 28,097 km²
Distance:  
 - to Buenos Aires   ?
 - to San Fernando del Valle  500km
Patron   ?
Mayor  Alejandro Evaristo Acevedo, FCS
Web Site  http://www.camsencat.gov.ar/antofaga.html
IFAM Statistics  IFAM

Antofagasta de la Sierra is the northernmost department of Catamarca Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 1,300 inhabitants in an area of 28,097km², and its capital city is Antofagasta de la Sierra.

[edit] Volcanos

The department is most famous for its volcanic activity, there are over 200 volcanos situated in the area, the most notable of them are Antofagasta, Antofalla, Carachi Pampa, Alumbrera and Galán.

The Galán volcano has the largest explosive Caldera in the world.

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Departments of Catamarca Province
Ambato | Ancasti | Andalgalá | Antofagasta de la Sierra | Belén | Capayán | Capital | El Alto | Fray Mamerto Esquiú | La Paz | Paclín | Pomán | Santa María | Santa Rosa | Tinogasta | Valle Viejo |
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