Junín Department, Mendoza

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Junín

location of Junín Department in Mendoza Province
Official name Departamento Junín
Capital Junín
Country
Province
Argentina Flag of Argentina
Mendoza Coat of Arms of Mendoza Province
Foundation
Founder
January 18, 1859
Population:  
 - Total 35,045 (2001 census [INDEC])
 - Density 133.25 Inhabitants/km²
 - Population change + 23.32% (1991-2001)
Resident name junínense
Telephone code 02623
Post Code M5585
Location  
 - Coordinates 33°15′S 68°43′W
Area 263km²
Distance:  
 - to Buenos Aires  1,080km
Patron  Our Lady of the Rosary
Mayor  Mario Enrique Abed, UCR
Web Site  http://www.juninmendoza.gov.ar
IFAM Statistics  IFAM

Junín is a central department of Mendoza Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 35,000 inhabitants in an area of 263km², and its capital city is Junín, which is located around 1080km from Capital Federal.


[edit] Districts

  • Algarrobo Grande
  • Alto Verde
  • Junín
  • La Colonia
  • Los Barriales
  • Medrano
  • Mundo Nuevo
  • Phillips
  • Rodríguez Peña

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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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