Doce de Octubre Department

12 de Octubre is a western department of Chaco Province in Argentina.

Doce de Octubre Department
Location of Doce de Octubre Department within Chaco Province
Coordinates: 27°19′S 61°15′W
Country Argentina
ProvinceChaco Province
Head townGeneral Pinedo
Area
  Total2,576 km2 (995 sq mi)
Population
  Total20,149
  Density7.8/km2 (20/sq mi)
 [1]
Demonym(s)Pinedense
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
Area code(s)03731

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 20,000 inhabitants in an area of 2,576 km², and its capital city is General Pinedo, which is located around 1,060 km from the Capital federal.

Settlements

References

  1. 2001 census [INDEC]


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