Calingasta Department
Department in Argentina / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Calingasta is a department of the province of San Juan (Argentina). It is the southwestern corner of the province, which is predominantly a landscape of mountains and rivers. It is characterized by its production of apples and by tourism, mainly in the tourist towns of Barreal and Tamberías
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Calingasta
Departamento Calingasta | |
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Coordinates: 31°22′S 69°30′W | |
Country | Argentina |
Established | December 17, 1869 |
Seat | Tamberías |
Government | |
• Mayor | José Adolfo Ibaceta |
Area | |
• Total | 22,589 km2 (8,722 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 8,176 |
• Density | 0.36/km2 (0.94/sq mi) |
Postal Code | SJ5400 |
IFAM | |
Area Code | 0264 |
Patron saint | San José |
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