Angaco Department
Angaco
Departamento Angaco | |
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.png) location of Departamento Angaco in San Juan Province | |
| Coordinates: 31°24′S 68°22′W / 31.400°S 68.367°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Established | March 16, 1816 |
| Founded by | Salvador María del Carril |
| Seat | Villa del Salvador |
| Government | |
| • Intendant | José Castro |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.865 km2 (0.720 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 7,570 |
| • Density | 4,060/km2 (10,500/sq mi) |
| Demonym | angaquero/a |
| Postal Code | 5400 |
| IFAM | |
| Area Code | 0264 |
| Patron saint | Virgen del Carmen |
Angaco is a department of the province of San Juan, Argentina.[1] It is located in the center east of the province, especially in a desert landscape with mountains. Characterized by their remarkable wine production.
In November 2023, the Chinese mining company Hua Lian Mining announced the exploration of lithium in the San Juan province, specifically in an area that includes Angaco and Mogna.[2]
Toponymy
[edit]Angaco home means Araucanian water or streams that are at the foot of a hill.
References
[edit]- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Angaco y Mogna en le mira de una empresa china para la exploración de litio". Diario Huarpe (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-02-10.
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31°24′S 68°22′W / 31.400°S 68.367°W
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