San Fernando Department
San Fernando is a department of Chaco Province in Argentina.
San Fernando Department | |
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.png) Location of San Fernando Department within Chaco Province | |
| Coordinates: 27°27′S 58°59′W | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Chaco Province |
| Head town | Resistencia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,489 km2 (1,347 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 365,637 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
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| Demonym(s) | Sanfernandense |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| Area code(s) | 03722 |
| Website | http://www.resistencia.gov.ar/ |
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 365,000 inhabitants in an area of 3,489 km², and its capital city is Resistencia, which is also the provincial capital. It located around 1,020 km from the Capital federal.
Municipalities
The department consists of 5 first-level municipalities:
- Barranqueras
- Basail
- Fontana
- Puerto Vilelas
- Resistencia (capital)
External links
- Resistencia Municipal Website (Spanish)
- Website containing information about Resistencia (Spanish)
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