Malargüe Department
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| Official name | Departamento Malargüe | |
| Capital | Malargüe | |
| Country Province |
Argentina  Mendoza  |
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| Foundation Founder |
November 16, 1850 |
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| Population: | ||
| - Total | 23,020 (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| - Density | 0.56 Inhabitants/km² | |
| - Population change | + 5.87% (1991-2001) | |
| Resident name | malargüino/na | |
| Telephone code | 02627 | |
| Post Code | M5613 | |
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| 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. Its borders are San Rafael in the north, La Pampa Province in the east, Neuquén Province in the south and Chile to the west.
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.
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[edit] Geography
The south of the Malargüe Department is considered as the north tip of the Patagonia and is home to the many nature reserves such as La Payunia, Castillos de Pincheira, Caverna de las Brujas and Laguna de Llancanelo.
[edit] Districts
The department is divided in four districts:
- Agua Escondida
- Malargüe
- Río Barrancas
- Río Grande
[edit] Hydrology
Malargüe has many hydric resources. Among its most important rivers are the Grande River, the Colorado River, the Barracas River and the Malargüe River, and the lagoons of Llancanelo, Negra and Niña Encantada.
[edit] Skiing
Malargüe Department is home to the famous skiing resort of Las Leñas.
[edit] External links
- Municipal Website (Spanish)
- Las Leñas Official Website (English)
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