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Valle Viejo Department

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Country
  
Argentina

Founded by
  
?

Demonym(s)
  
sanisidrense

Area
  
540 km²

Capital
  
San Isidro, Catamarca

Established
  
?

Seat
  
San Isidro

Postal Code
  
K4707

Province
  
Catamarca Province

Area code
  
03833


Valle Viejo is a central department of Catamarca Province in Argentina.

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Map of Valle Viejo Department, Catamarca Province, Argentina

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 24,000 inhabitants in an area of 540km², and its capital city is San Isidro.

Prehistory

The Valle Viejo region has been populated for at least 8,000 years. Around 1,000 years ago the area was settled by a sedentary population who farmed the land as well as hunting. They created buildings, irrigation systems and fortifications.

References

Valle Viejo Department Wikipedia