Rinconada Department

Rinconada Department
Departamento Rinconada
Department

Location of Rinconada Department in Jujuy Province
Country  Argentina
Province  Jujuy
Capital Rinconada
Area[1]
  Total 6,407 km2 (2,474 sq mi)
Population (2010 census [INDEC])
  Total 2,488
  Density 0.39/km2 (1.0/sq mi)
Time zone ART

Rinconada is a department in the province of Jujuy in the Argentina. According to INDEC its population in 2010 was 2,489 inhabitants. Its main town is Rinconada. The town of Mina Pirquitas represents the highest point in Argentina, standing at 4,271 m above sea level.

Towns

Settlements

  • Antiguyo
  • Barrealito
  • Bravo Grande (Salta)
  • Carahuasi
  • Casa Colorada
  • Ciénaga Grande
  • Icacha
  • Lagunillas
  • Loma Blanca
  • Mina Ajedrez (Farillón)
  • Mina Pan de Azúcar
  • Nazareno
  • Orosmayo
  • Peñas Blancas
  • Pirquitas
  • Portezuelo
  • Rosario de Susques (Rosario)
  • Rosario de Coyahuaima
  • Ramallo
  • San José
  • Tiomayo

Seismicity

The seismicity of the area of Jujuy is frequent and low intensity, and mean to severe seismic silence every 40 years.

References

Coordinates: 22°26′25″S 66°9′59″W / 22.44028°S 66.16639°W / -22.44028; -66.16639

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