General Belgrano Department, Chaco

General Belgrano is a central department of Chaco Province in Argentina.

General Belgrano Department
Location of General Belgrano Department within Chaco Province
Location of General Belgrano Department within Chaco Province
Coordinates: 26°57′S 60°58′W / 26.950°S 60.967°W / -26.950; -60.967
Country Argentina
ProvinceChaco Province
Head townCorzuela
Area
 • Total
1,218 km2 (470 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
10,470
 • Density8.6/km2 (22/sq mi)
 [1]
DemonymBelgranense
Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)
Area code03731

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 10,500 inhabitants in an area of 1,218 km2, and its capital city is Corzuela, which is located around 1,250 km from the Capital federal.

The department is named in honour of General Manuel Belgrano (June 3, 1770 – June 20, 1820), an Argentine economist, Lawyer, Politician and military leader.

References

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  1. ^ 2001 census [INDEC]