Founded by Presidential decree Distance to Buenos Aires 1,250 km (780 mi) Area 1,218 km² | Founded April 30, 1917 Demonym(s) Belgranense Distance to Resistencia 255 km (158 mi) Area code 03731 | |
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General Belgrano is a central department of Chaco Province in Argentina.
Map of General Belgrano Department, Chaco Province, Argentina
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 10,500 inhabitants in an area of 1,218 km², and its capital city is Corzuela, which is located around 1,250 km from Capital Federal.
The department is named in honour of General Manuel Belgrano (June 3, 1770 – June 20, 1820), an Argentine economist, Lawyer, Politician and military leader.
References
General Belgrano Department, Chaco Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA