| Angaco Departamento Angaco | |
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| Department | |
.png) location of Departamento Angaco in San Juan Province | |
| Coordinates: 31°24′S 68°22′W / 31.400°S 68.367°W / -31.400; -68.367 | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Established | March 16, 1816 |
| Founded by | Salvador María del Carril |
| Seat | Villa del Salvador |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.865 km (0.720 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 7,570 |
| • Density | 4,100/km (11,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | angaquero/a |
| Postal Code | 5400 |
| IFAM | SJU002 |
| Area Code | 0264 |
| Patron saint | Virgen del Carmen |
Angaco is a department of the province of San Juan, Argentina. It is located in the center east of the province, especially in a desert landscape with mountains. Characterized by their remarkable wine production
Toponymy
Angaco home means Araucanian water or streams that are at the foot of a hill.
References
- Perucca, Laura P.; Moreiras, Stella M. (2006). "Liquefaction phenomena associated with historical earthquakes in San Juan and Mendoza Provinces, Argentina". Quaternary International. 158 (1). Elsevier BV: 96–109. doi:10.1016/j.quaint.2006.05.023.
| Departments of San Juan Province | ||
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31°24′S 68°22′W / 31.400°S 68.367°W / -31.400; -68.367
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