Chimbas Department
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Chimbas
Departamento Chimbas | |
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.png) location of Departamento Chimbas in San Juan Province | |
| Coordinates: 31°29′S 68°32′W / 31.483°S 68.533°W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Seat | Villa Paula Albarracín de Sarmiento |
| Government | |
| • Intendant | Daniela Rodríguez |
| Area | |
• Total | 62 km2 (24 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 73,829 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| Demonym | chimbero/a |
| Postal Code | 5400 |
| IFAM | |
| Area Code | 0264 |
| Patron saint | Virgen de Andacollo |
Chimbas is a department of the province of San Juan, Argentina.[1] It is located on the south bank of the San Juan River, and is part of greater San Juan. The department is thoroughly urbanized and industrial.
Origin of name
[edit]This name comes from the Basque language, and translates as "field outside the river" or "opposite side of the river."
References
[edit]- ↑ "El peronismo ganó en 12 de los 19 departamentos de San Juan". Diario 13 San Juan (in Spanish). 26 October 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
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31°29′S 68°32′W / 31.483°S 68.533°W
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