| Viedma | |
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| — Department — | |
| Departamento Viedma | |
| location of Viedma Department in Chubut Province | |
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| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Chubut |
| Capital founded | July 28, 1865 |
| Capital | Puerto Madryn |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carlos Eliceche (PJ) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12,940 km2 (4,996.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 58,667 |
| • Density | 4.5/km2 (11.7/sq mi) |
| • Change 1991-2001 | +28.98% |
| Post code | 9120 |
| Area code(s) | 02965 |
| Distance to Buenos Aires | 1,334km |
Biedma is a department located in the north east of Chubut Province, on the Atlantic coast of Argentina.
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 59,000 inhabitants in an area of 12,940km², and its capital city is Puerto Madryn, which is located around 1,334km from Buenos Aires.
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The main contributors to the economy of Viedma are tourism, fishing, farming and the production of Aluminium.
Puerto Madryn is home to two football clubs; Club Social y Atlético Guillermo Brown, who play in Torneo Argentino A and Deportivo Madryn that currently play in Torneo Argentino B.
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