Ancasti
| Ancasti | |
|---|---|
  Ancasti Location in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 27°49′S 65°30′W / 27.817°S 65.500°WCoordinates: 27°49′S 65°30′W / 27.817°S 65.500°W | |
| Country |
 Argentina |
| Province | Catamarca |
| Department | Ancasti |
| 2nd level Municipality | Ancasti |
| Founded | September 26, 1735 |
| Elevation | 870 m (2,850 ft) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 305 |
| CPA Base | K 4701 |
| Area code(s) | +54 3833 |
Ancasti or Villa Ancasti is a town in Catamarca Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Ancasti Department. It was founded in 1735, by Don Pedro Pablo Acosta.[1] The festival of the patron saint is celebrated annually on Christmas Eve, December 24.[2]
Economy
The main trades in the local economy are agriculture and cattle farming. The biggest produce are maize, potato and squash.
External links
Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina. (Spanish)
- (Spanish) Ancasti website
References
- ↑ Gerry Leitner (2000). Argentina Travel Companion. Hunter Publishing, Inc. pp. 728–728. ISBN 978-0-9587498-1-7.
- ↑ "Locations". Comunidades Argentinas. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
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