General Belgrano Department, Chaco

General Belgrano is a central department of Chaco Province in Argentina.

General Belgrano Department
Location of General Belgrano Department within Chaco Province
Coordinates: 26°57′S 60°58′W
Country Argentina
ProvinceChaco Province
Head townCorzuela
Area
  Total1,218 km2 (470 sq mi)
Population
  Total10,470
  Density8.6/km2 (22/sq mi)
 [1]
Demonym(s)Belgranense
Time zoneUTC-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.

References

  1. 2001 census [INDEC]
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