Malargüe Department

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Malargüe

location of Malargüe Department in Mendoza Province
Official name Departamento Malargüe
Capital Malargüe
Country
Province
Argentina Argentina
Mendoza Coat of Arms of Mendoza Province
Foundation
Founder
November 16, 1850
Population:  
 - Total 23,020 (2001 census [INDEC])
 - Density 0.56 Inhabitants/km²
 - Population change + 5.87% (1991-2001)
Resident name malargüense
Telephone code 02627
Post Code M5613
Location  
 - Coordinates 32°28′00 S°69′34
Area 41,317 km²
Distance:  
 - to Buenos Aires  1,180km
Patron   ?
Mayor  Benito Raúl Rodríguez, PJ
Web Site  http://www.malargue.gov.ar
IFAM Statistics  IFAM

Malargüe is a department located in the south west of Mendoza Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 23,000 inhabitants in an area of 41,317km², and its capital city is Malargüe, which is located around 1,180km from Capital Federal.

[edit] Districts

  • Agua Escondida
  • Malargüe
  • Río Barrancas
  • Río Grande

[edit] Skiing

Malargüe Department is home to the famous skiing resort of Las Leñas.

[edit] External links


Flag of Mendoza Province
Departments of Mendoza Province
General Alvear | Godoy Cruz | Guaymallén | Junín | La Paz | Las Heras | Lavalle | Luján de Cuyo | Maipú | Malargüe | Mendoza (Capital) | Rivadavia | San Carlos | San Martín | San Rafael | Santa Rosa | Tunuyán | Tupungato |


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