La Paz, Mendoza
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La Paz is a department in the province of Mendoza, Argentina, headquartered in the town of the same name, located 145 km (90 mi) from the provincial capital. It limits to the north with the Lavalle department, to the south with San Rafael, to the west with Santa Rosa and to the east with the province of San Luis.
La Paz | |
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San José de Corocorto | |
Coordinates: 33°28′S 67°33′W | |
Country | ![]() |
Province | Mendoza |
Department | La Paz |
Population (2022) | |
• Total | 11.931 |
Demonym | Paceño/a |
Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
CPA base | M5590 |
Dialing code | +54 2626 +54 2635 |
Climate | BWk |
The Department of La Paz is a strategic and fundamental site of Mercosur, as its territory is completely crossed by National Route 7 from East to West and by National Route 146. These two roads communicate the region with the rest of the country and are key in the integration of the Southern Common Market. It is the main entrance to the Province of Mendoza, through the Desaguadero Arch.