Country Argentina Founded by Don Crisanto Gómez Demonym(s) beleña/o Area 4,497 km² Province Catamarca Province | Established March 1, 1822 Seat Andalgalá Postal Code K4740 Capital Andalgalá Area code 03835 | |
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Andalgalá is a central department of Catamarca Province in Argentina.
Contents
- Map of AndalgalC3A1 Department Catamarca Province Argentina
- Economy
- Districts and Settlements
- References
Map of Andalgal%C3%A1 Department, Catamarca Province, Argentina
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 14,000 inhabitants in an area of 4,497 km², and its capital city is Andalgalá, which is located around 1,435 km from Buenos Aires.
Economy
The main contributors to the economy of Andalgalá Department are farming and mining. The Capillitas Mine is a rich source of Rhodochrosite, (Inca Rosa), as well as 87 other types of mineral, including Catamarcaite, which is named after the Province of Catamarca.
Districts and Settlements
References
Andalgalá Department Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA