Mayor Luis Jorge Fontana Department
| Mayor Luis Jorge Fontana | |
|---|---|
.png) Location of Mayor Luis Jorge Fontana Department in Chaco Province | |
| Coordinates: 27°35′S 60°43′W / 27.583°S 60.717°WCoordinates: 27°35′S 60°43′W / 27.583°S 60.717°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Chaco Province |
| Founded | 1910 (Villa Ángela) |
| Capital | Villa Ángela |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,708 km2 (1,432 sq mi) |
| Population [1] | |
| • Total | 53,550 |
| • Density | 14/km2 (37/sq mi) |
| Area code(s) | 03735 |
| Distance to Resistencia | 182 km (113 mi) |
Mayor Luis Jorge Fontana is a southern department of Chaco Province in Argentina.
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 53,500 inhabitants in an area of 3,708 km², and its capital city is Villa Ángela, which is located around 182 km from the provincial capital. The department takes its name from Luis Jorge Fontana, the first governor of Chubut and an explorer of the region.
