Angaco Department

Angaco is a department of the province of San Juan (Argentina). It is located in the center east of the province, especially in a desert landscape with mountains. Characterized by their remarkable wine production

Angaco

Departamento Angaco
location of Departamento Angaco in San Juan Province
Coordinates: 31°24′S 68°22′W
CountryArgentina
EstablishedMarch 16, 1816
Founded bySalvador María del Carril
SeatVilla El Salvador
Area
  Total1.865 km2 (0.720 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total7,570
  Density4,100/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s)angaquero/a
Postal Code
5400
IFAM
Area Code0264
Patron saintVirgen del Carmen

Toponymy

Angaco home means Araucanian water or streams that are at the foot of a hill.

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