Tolombón

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Tolombón is a village and rural municipality in Salta Province in northwestern Argentina.[1] It is in the Cafayate department. It is 14 km south of Cafayate. Currently,[when?] only 255 people live there.

Tolombón
Municipality and village
Tolombón is located in Argentina
Tolombón
Tolombón
Coordinates: 26°12′S 65°55′W / 26.200°S 65.917°W / -26.200; -65.917
Country Argentina
ProvinceSalta Province
DepartmentCafayate Department
Population
 • Total255

History

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It is unknown when this village was founded, but it is known that the Incas conquered it in 1480. Tolombón was invaded again in 1535, by the Conquistadors.

References

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  1. ^ Ministerio del Interior (in Spanish)

26°12′S 65°55′W / 26.200°S 65.917°W / -26.200; -65.917