Almirante Brown Department
Almirante Brown Department is the westernmost department of Chaco Province in Argentina.
Almirante Brown Department | |
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.png) Location of Almirante Brown Department within Chaco Province | |
| Coordinates: 26°31′S 61°10′W | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Chaco Province |
| Head town | Pampa del Infierno |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17,276 km2 (6,670 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 28,096 |
| • Density | 1.6/km2 (4.2/sq mi) |
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| Demonym(s) | brownense |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| Area code(s) | 03732 |
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 28,000 inhabitants in an area of 17,276 km², and its capital city is Pampa del Infierno, which is located around 1,265 km from the Capital federal.
The department is named in honour of William Brown (1777 -1857), the Irish born commander in chief of the Argentine Navy.
Attractions
The city of Pampa del Infierno hosts the annual Fiesta Provincial del Chivo (Provincial Goat Festival).
External links
- Pampa del Infierno webpage (Spanish)
- Provincial site
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