Country Argentina Capital Camarones Resident camaronense Local time Monday 9:01 AM Province Chubut Province | Foundation October 10, 1900 Post Code U9111 Area 16,088 km² Population 1,484 (2001) Area code 0297 | |
 | ||
Founded by Simón de Alcazaba and Soto Mayor Weather 16°C, Wind SW at 32 km/h, 60% Humidity | ||
Florentino Ameghino is a department of Chubut Province, it is located on the Atlantic coast of Argentina
Contents
- Map of Florentino Ameghino Department Chubut Province Argentina
- Economy
- Attractions
- Settlements
- References
Map of Florentino Ameghino Department, Chubut Province, Argentina
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 1,484 inhabitants in an area of 16,088 km², and its capital city is Camarones, which is located around 1,654 km from Capital Federal.
The department is noted for its wealth of geological and paleontological features. Specimens from the region are on display in a number of museums worldwide.
The department is named in honour of Florentino Ameghino (September 18, 1854 – August 6, 1911), an Argentinian naturalist, paleontologist, anthropologist and zoologist
Economy
The economy of Florentino Ameghino and its head town is dominated by tourism. People are attracted to the region by its lengthy unspoiled coastline, its geography and fauna, especially the penguin colonies.