Las Heras Department

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Las Heras
location of Las Heras Department in Mendoza Province
Official name Departamento Las Heras
Capital Las Heras
Country
Province		 Argentina Flag of Argentina
Mendoza Coat of Arms of Mendoza Province
Foundation
Founder		 January 31, 1871
 ?
Population:  
 - Total 182,962 (2001 census [INDEC])
 - Density Inhabitants/km²
 - Population change + 16.88% (1991-2001)
Resident name lasherino/na
Telephone code 0261
Post Code M5540
Location  
 - Coordinates 32°51′S, 68°49′W
Area 8,955 km²
Distance:  
 - to Buenos Aires  1,095km
Patron   ?
Web Site  http://www.lasheras-mendoza.gov.ar/

Las Heras is a department located in the north west of Mendoza Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 183,000 inhabitants in an area of 8,955km², and its capital city is Las Heras, which is located around 1,095km from Capital Federal.

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[edit] Name

The Partido and its capital are named after General Juan Gregorio de las Heras (1780-1866), a military leader during the Argentine War of Independence.

[edit] Districts

  • Cieneguita
  • El Algarrobal
  • El Borbollón
  • El Challao
  • El Pastal
  • El Plumerillo
  • El Resguardo
  • El Zapallar
  • Las Cuevas
  • Panquehua

[edit] Geography

The mountains of the Andes act as a natural border between Argentina and Chile, the mountain range forms much of the western part of the department of Las heras.

Mount Aconcagua is located in Las Heras Department, at 6,962 metres above sea level it holds many records, including:

  • The Highest Mountain in all of the Americas.
  • The highest mountain outside of the continent of Asia.

The people of Las Heras are proud to have such an important mountain in their department, and as one of the Seven Summits it brings a great number of mountaineers and sightseers to the region.

[edit] External links

The Inca Bridge to the west of the Las Heras Department
The Inca Bridge to the west of the Las Heras Department
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