San Fernando Department
| San Fernando | |
|---|---|
.png) Location of San Fernando Department in Chaco Province | |
| Coordinates: AR 27°27′S 58°59′W / 27.450°S 58.983°WCoordinates: AR 27°27′S 58°59′W / 27.450°S 58.983°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Chaco Province |
| Founded | 1878 (Resistencia) |
| Capital | Resistencia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,489 km2 (1,347 sq mi) |
| Population [1] | |
| • Total | 365,637 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Sanfernandense |
| Area code(s) | 03722 |
| Distance to Buenos Aires | 1,020 km (630 mi) |
| Website | http://www.resistencia.gov.ar/ |
San Fernando is a department of Chaco Province in Argentina.
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 365,000 inhabitants in an area of 3,489 km², and its capital city is Resistencia, which is also the provincial capital. It located around 1,020 km from Capital Federal.
Municipalities
The department consists of 5 first-level municipalities:
- Barranqueras
- Basail
- Fontana
- Puerto Vilelas
- Resistencia (capital)
References
External links
- Resistencia Municipal Website (Spanish)
- Website containing information about Resistencia (Spanish)
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