Biedma Department
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| Official name | Departamento Biedma | |
| Capital | Puerto Madryn | |
| Country Province |
Argentina  Chubut  |
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| Foundation Founder |
July 28, 1865 (Capital) Loves Jones Parry |
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| Population: | ||
| - Total | 58,667 (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| - Density | 4.53 Inhabitants/km² | |
| - Population change | +28.98 (1991-2001) | |
| Resident name | madrynense | |
| Telephone code | 02965 | |
| Post Code | 9120 | |
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| Area | 12,940km² | |
| Distance: | ||
| - to Buenos Aires | 1,334km | |
| - to Rawson | 71km | |
| Patron | ? | |
| Mayor | Carlos Elicece, PJ | |
| Web Site | http://www.madryn.gov.ar/ | |
| IFAM Statistics | IFAM | |
Biedma is a department located in the north east of Chubut Province, on the Atlantic coast of Argentina.
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 59,000 inhabitants in an area of 12,940km², and its capital city is Puerto Madryn, which is located around 1,334km from Capital Federal.
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[edit] Economy
The main contributors to the economy of Biedma are tourism, fishing, farming and the production of Aluminium.
[edit] Attractions
[edit] Sport
Puerto madryn is home to two football clubs; Club Social y Atlético Guillermo Brown, who play in Torneo Argentino A and Deportivo Madryn that currently play in Torneo Argentino B.
[edit] Settlements
- Puerto Madryn
- Puerto Pirámides
- Mina Guanacache
- Arroyo Verde
- Puerto Lobos
- Riacho San Jose
[edit] External links
- Puerto Madryn Tourist Site (English)
- Puerto Madryn Municipal Website (Spanish)
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| Biedma | Cushamen | Escalante | Florentino Ameghino | Futaleufú | Gaiman | Gastre | Languiñeo | Mártires | Paso de Indios | Rawson | Río Senguerr | Sarmiento | Tehuelches | Telsen |
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