General Belgrano Department, Chaco

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General Belgrano

location of General Belgrano Department in Chaco Province
Official name Departamento de General Belgrano
Capital Corzuela
Country
Province
Argentina Flag of Argentina
Chaco Flag of Chaco Province
Foundation
Founder
April 30, 1917
presidential decree
Population:  
 - Total 10,470 (2001 census [INDEC])
 - Density 8.6 Inhabitants/km²
 - Population change +4.39% (1991-2001)
Resident name belgranense
Telephone code 03731
Post Code H3718
Location  
 - Coordinates 26°57′S, 60°58′W
Area 1,218km²
Distance:  
 - to Buenos Aires  1,250km
 - to Resistencia  255km
Patron   ?
Mayor  Nestor Pedro Gabriel Ninoff, PJ
Web Site  no
IFAM Statistics  IFAM

General Belgrano is a central department of Chaco Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 10,500 inhabitants in an area of 1,218km², and its capital city is Corzuela, which is located around 1,250km from Capital Federal.

The department is named in honour of General Manuel Belgrano (June 3, 1770 – June 20, 1820), an Argentine economist, Lawyer, Politician and military leader.

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