Angaco Department

Angaco
Departamento Angaco
Department

location of Departamento Angaco in San Juan Province
Country Argentina
Established March 16, 1816
Founded by Salvador María del Carril
Capital Villa El Salvador
Area
  Total 1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Population
  Total 7.570 (2,001 census [INDEC])
Demonym angaquero/a
Postal Code 5400
IFAM SJU002
Area Code 0264
Coordinates 31°24′S 68°22′W / 31.400°S 68.367°W
Patron saint Virgen del Carmen

Angaco is a department of the province of San Juan (Argentina). It is located in the center east of the province, especially in a desert landscape with mountains. Characterized by their remarkable wine production

Toponymy

Angaco home means Araucanian water or streams that are at the foot of a hill.

References

Coordinates: 31°24′S 68°22′W / 31.400°S 68.367°W