Aluminé
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| Aluminé | |
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 Aluminé
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| Coordinates: 39°13′S 70°57′W / 39.217°S 70.95°WCoordinates: 39°13′S 70°57′W / 39.217°S 70.95°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | Neuquén Province |
| Department | Aluminé Department |
| Founded | Octuber 20 1915 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Damián Romero |
| Elevation | 985 m (3,232 ft) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 3,720 |
| CPA Base | B 8345 |
| Area code(s) | +54 02942 |
| Website | www.alumine.gov.ar |
Aluminé is a second class municipality and the capital city of Aluminé Department located in Neuquén Province, Argentina.
[edit] History
Aluminé was established in 1915, due to the departamental reorganization of the Neuquén Territory, today the Neuquén Province.
[edit] Geography
Located in the left shore of the Aluminé River, surrounded by mountains, is the entry to the "Distrito del pehuén" (Pehuen district) to the Mapuche community and the ten lakes: Quillén, Hui Hui, Rucachoroy, Pulmarí, Nonpehuén, Pilhue, Ñorquinco, Polcahue, Moquehue and Aluminé.
