Country Argentina 2nd level Municipality Ancasti CPA Base K 4701 Elevation 870 m Local time Wednesday 9:58 PM | Department Ancasti Founded September 26, 1735 Area code(s) +54 3833 Population 305 (2001) Province Catamarca Province | |
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Weather 24°C, Wind W at 10 km/h, 73% Humidity | ||
Ancasti or Villa Ancasti is a town in Catamarca Province, Argentina. It is the head town of the Ancasti Department. It was founded in 1735, by Don Pedro Pablo Acosta. The festival of the patron saint is celebrated annually on Christmas Eve, December 24.
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Map of Ancasti, Catamarca Province, Argentina
Economy
The main trades in the local economy are agriculture and cattle farming. The biggest produce are maize, potato and squash.
References
Ancasti Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA