Loncopué

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Loncopué
Loncopué
Location in Argentina
Coordinates: 38°04′S 70°37′W / 38.067°S 70.617°W / -38.067; -70.617Coordinates: 38°04′S 70°37′W / 38.067°S 70.617°W / -38.067; -70.617
Country  Argentina
Province Neuquén Province
Department Loncopué Department
Founded October 20, 1915
Government
  Mayor Walter Fonseca
Elevation 935 m (3,068 ft)
Population (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total 4,266
CPA Base Q8349
Area code(s) +54 02948
Website www.alumine.gov.ar

Loncopué is a second category municipality and capital of the Loncopué Department located in the Neuquén Province, Argentina.

History

Loncopué was established on October 20, 1915.

Economy

The major economic activities are animal husbandry of goats and sheep, and tourism.

References

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