Picún Leufú

Picún Leufú
Picún Leufú

Location in Argentina

Coordinates: 39°31′S 69°15′W / 39.517°S 69.250°W / -39.517; -69.250Coordinates: 39°31′S 69°15′W / 39.517°S 69.250°W / -39.517; -69.250
Country  Argentina
Province Neuquén Province
Department Picún Leufú Department
Founded October 20, 1915
Government
  Mayor Anibal Gerez
Elevation 411 m (1,348 ft)
Population (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total 2,687
CPA Base Q 8313
Area code(s) +54 02942
Climate BWk

Picún Leufú is a second category municipality and the capital of Picún Leufú Department located in Neuquén Province, Argentina.

History

Picún Leufú was established on September 12, 1971.

Culture

The name of the town comes from the mapudungun and it means North River.

References

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