Ñorquincó

Ñorquincó
Coordinates: 41°51′S 70°54′W / 41.850°S 70.900°WCoordinates: 41°51′S 70°54′W / 41.850°S 70.900°W
Country  Argentina
Province Río Negro
department Ñorquincó
Elevation 1,158 m (3,799 ft)
Population (2001 census [INDEC])
 • Total 444
CPA Base B 8415
Area code(s) 02944

Ñorquincó is a city in Ñorquincó Department, in southwest Río Negro Province, Argentina. With a population of 444, it had a decline of 12.7% after the 509 in the previous census.

The name comes from the Mapudungun language, meaning Water Plant, due to a common plant of the area, called "ñorquin".

The town was founded on 16 November 1901 as Department Seat of the department of the same name.

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