Viedma Department

Viedma
—  Department  —
Departamento Viedma
location of Viedma Department in Chubut Province
Coordinates:
Country Argentina
Province Chubut
Capital founded July 28, 1865
Capital Puerto Madryn
Government
 • Mayor Carlos Elicece (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
Website http://www.viedma.gov.ar

Viedma (or 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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Economy

The main contributors to the economy of Biedma are tourism, fishing, farming and the production of Aluminium.

Attractions

Sport

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.

Settlements

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