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General Güemes Department, Chaco

Coordinates: 25°56′S 60°37′W / 25.933°S 60.617°W / -25.933; -60.617
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General Güemes Department
Location of General Güemes Department within Chaco Province
Location of General Güemes Department within Chaco Province
Coordinates: 25°56′S 60°37′W / 25.933°S 60.617°W / -25.933; -60.617
Country Argentina
ProvinceChaco Province
Head townJuan José Castelli
Area
 • Total
25,487 km2 (9,841 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
62,227
 • Density2.4/km2 (6.3/sq mi)
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DemonymGüemesense
Time zoneUTC−3 (ART)
Area code03732

General Güemes is the largest and the northernmost department of Chaco Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 62,000 inhabitants in an area of 25,487 km2, and its capital city is Juan José Castelli, which is located around 1,305 km from the Capital federal.

Settlements

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References

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  1. ^ 2001 census [INDEC]
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