General Güemes Department, Chaco

General Güemes is the largest and the northernmost department of Chaco Province in Argentina.

General Güemes Department
Location of General Güemes Department within Chaco Province
Coordinates: 25°56′S 60°37′W
Country Argentina
ProvinceChaco Province
Head townJuan José Castelli
Area
  Total25,487 km2 (9,841 sq mi)
Population
  Total62,227
  Density2.4/km2 (6.3/sq mi)
 [1]
Demonym(s)Güemesense
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
Area code(s)03732

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 62,000 inhabitants in an area of 25,487 km², and its capital city is Juan José Castelli, which is located around 1,305 km from the Capital federal.

Settlements

References

  1. 2001 census [INDEC]


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