General Belgrano Department, Chaco
General Belgrano is a central department of Chaco Province in Argentina.
General Belgrano Department | |
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.png) Location of General Belgrano Department within Chaco Province | |
| Coordinates: 26°57′S 60°58′W | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Chaco Province |
| Head town | Corzuela |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,218 km2 (470 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,470 |
| • Density | 8.6/km2 (22/sq mi) |
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| Demonym(s) | Belgranense |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| Area code(s) | 03731 |
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 10,500 inhabitants in an area of 1,218 km², and its capital city is Corzuela, which is located around 1,250 km from the Capital federal.
The department is named in honour of General Manuel Belgrano (June 3, 1770 – June 20, 1820), an Argentine economist, Lawyer, Politician and military leader.
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