General Güemes Department, Chaco

General Güemes is the largest and the northernmost department of Chaco Province in Argentina.

General Güemes Department
Location of General Güemes Department within Chaco Province
Location of General Güemes Department within Chaco Province
Coordinates: 25°56′S 60°37′W
Country Argentina
ProvinceChaco Province
Head townJuan José Castelli
Area
  Total25,487 km2 (9,841 sq mi)
Population
  Total62,227
  Density2.4/km2 (6.3/sq mi)
 [1]
DemonymGüemesense
Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)
Area code03732

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 62,000 inhabitants in an area of 25,487 km2, and its capital city is Juan José Castelli, which is located around 1,305 km from the Capital federal.

Settlements

References

  1. 2001 census [INDEC]


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