Andalgalá Department

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Andalgalá

location of in Catamarca Province
Official name Departamento Andalgalá
Capital Andalgalá
Country
Province
Argentina Flag of Argentina
Catamarca Coat of Arms of Catamarca Province
Foundation
Founder
March 1, 1822
Don Crisanto Gómez
Population:  
 - Total 14,068 (2001 census [INDEC])
 - Density 3.8 Inhabitants/km²
 - Population change + 23.08% (1991-2001)
Resident name beleña/o
Telephone code 03835
Post Code K4740
Location  
 - Coordinates 27°36′S, 66°19′W
Area 4,497km²
Distance:  
 - to Buenos Aires  1,435km
 - to San Fernando del Valle  260km
Patron   ?
Web Site  http://www.camsencat.gov.ar/andalgal.html

Andalgalá is a central department of Catamarca Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 14,000 inhabitants in an area of 4,497km², and its capital city is Andalgalá, which is located around 1,435km from Capital Federal.

[edit] Economy

The main contributors to the economy of Andalgalá Department are farming and mining. The Capillitas Mine is a rich source of Rhodochrosite, (Inca Rosa), as well as 87 other types of mineral, including Catamarcaite, which is named after the Province of Catamarca.

[edit] Districts and Settlements

  • Aconquija
  • Agua de las Palomas
  • Agua Verde
  • Alto de las Juntas
  • Amanao
  • Andalgalá
  • Buena Vista
  • Campo El Pucará
  • Chaquiago
  • Choya
  • Ciénaga El Pozo
  • Cóndor Huasi
  • El Alamito
  • El Arbolito
  • El Durazno
  • El Espinillo
  • El Lampazo
  • El Lindero
  • El Pantanito
  • El Potrero
  • Finca Juan J.Gil
  • La Aguada
  • La Guadita
  • La Mesada
  • Las Palmitas
  • Las Rosas
  • Ojo de Agua
  • Río Potrero
  • Taco Yacu
  • Villa Vil

[edit] External links

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