| Cruz del Eje Department Departamento Cruz del Eje |
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| — Department — | |
| Location of Cruz del Eje Department in Córdoba Province | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Córdoba |
| Foundation | |
| Capital | Cruz del Eje |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,653 km2 (2,568.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 52,172 |
| • Density | 7.8/km2 (20.3/sq mi) |
| • Pop. change (1991-2001) | +7.24% |
| Time zone | ART (UTC-3) |
| Postal code | X5280 |
| Dialing code | 03549 |
| Distances to | |
| Buenos Aires | 861 km (535 mi) |
| Córdoba | 151 km (94 mi) |
Cruz del Eje Department is a department of Córdoba Province in Argentina.
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 52,172 inhabitants in an area of 6,653 km², and its capital city is Cruz del Eje, which is located around 861 km from Capital Federal.
On September 22, 1908 the region was struck by an earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale. The epicentre was around and it was felt as far as 100 km away.
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