Las Lajas, Neuquén
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| Las Lajas | |
  Las Lajas
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | Neuquén Province |
| Department | Picunches Department |
| Founded | February 8, 1987 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Néstor Omar Baiz |
| Elevation | 703 m (2,306 ft) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| - Total | 4,078 |
| CPA Base | B 8347 |
| Area code(s) | +54 02942 |
| Website: www.laslajas.gov.ar | |
Las Lajas is a third category municipality and capital of Picunches Department, located in the Neuquén Province, Argentina.
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[edit] Geography
Las Lajas is located 242 km from Neuquén City on the right shore of Agrio river, 703 m AMSL.
[edit] Climate
The climate is Semi-arid with low precipitations from 200 to 400 milimiters coming form the Pacific Ocean. The maximum temperature in the region is 30°C recorded in the months of December, January and February. The minimum year temperature is -2°C .
[edit] History
The town established on February 8, 1987 by General Enrique Godoy as the headquarters of the 8 and 9 Cavalry regiments. The Importance of this regiments were to protect the colons after the ocupation of the aborigin lands and take the control of the region.
[edit] Tourism
The main tourist attraction in the zone are the several spas located on the town and the fishing.
