Esquel, Argentina
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For the meteorite, see Esquel (meteorite).
Esquel is a town in the northwest of Chubut Province in Argentine Patagonia. It is located in Futaleufú Department, of which it is the government seat. The town's name derives from one of two Tehuelche words: one meaning "marsh" and the other meaning "land of burrs",[dubious – discuss] which refers to the many thorny plants including the pimpinella, and the other meaning herbaceous plants whose fruits, when ripe, turn into prickly burrs that stick to the animals' skins and wool or people's clothes as a way of propagation.
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Esquel | |
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Coordinates: 42°54′S 71°19′W | |
Country | Argentina |
Province | Chubut |
Department | Futaleufú |
Founded | February 25, 1906 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Matías Taccetta (PRO) |
Elevation | 563 m (1,847 ft) |
Population (2010 census) | |
• Total | 32,343 |
Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
CPA base | U9200 |
Dialing code | +54 2945 |
Climate | Csb |
Website | esquel.gov.ar |
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