Doce de Octubre Department

12 de Octubre is a western department of Chaco Province in Argentina.

Doce de Octubre Department
Location of Doce de Octubre Department within Chaco Province
Location of Doce de Octubre Department within Chaco Province
Coordinates: 27°19′S 61°15′W
Country Argentina
ProvinceChaco Province
Head townGeneral Pinedo
Area
  Total2,576 km2 (995 sq mi)
Population
  Total20,149
  Density7.8/km2 (20/sq mi)
 [1]
DemonymPinedense
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
Area code03731

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 20,000 inhabitants in an area of 2,576 km2, and its capital city is General Pinedo, which is located around 1,060 km from the Capital federal.

Settlements

References

  1. 2001 census [INDEC]


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