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Department in Argentina From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Andalgalá is a central department of Catamarca Province in Argentina.
Andalgalá
Departamento Andalgalá | |
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![]() location of in Catamarca Province | |
Coordinates: 27°36′S 66°19′W | |
Country | Argentina |
Established | March 1, 1822 |
Founded by | Don Crisanto Gómez |
Seat | Andalgalá |
Government | |
• Mayor | José Perea, FJ |
Area | |
• Total | 4,497 km2 (1,736 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 14,068 |
• Density | 3.1/km2 (8.1/sq mi) |
Demonym | beleña/o |
Postal Code | K4740 |
IFAM | |
Area Code | 03835 |
Patron saint | ? |
Website | web |
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 14,000 inhabitants in an area of 4,497 km2 (1,736 sq mi), and its capital city is Andalgalá, which is located around 1,435 km (892 mi) from Buenos Aires.
The main contributors to the economy of Andalgalá Department are farming and mining. The Capillitas Mine is a rich source of Rhodochrosite, (Inca Rosa), as well as 87 other types of mineral, including Catamarcaite, which is named after the Province of Catamarca.
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