Guaymallén Department
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| Official name | Departamento Guaymallén | |
| Capital | Villa Nueva | |
| Country Province |
Argentina  Mendoza  |
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| Foundation Founder |
May 14, 1858 Don Juan Cornelio Moyano |
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| Population: | ||
| - Total | 251,339 (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| - Density | 1,532.55 Inhabitants/km² | |
| - Population change | +13.26% (1991-2001) | |
| Resident name | guaymallense | |
| Telephone code | 0261 | |
| Post Code | M5525 | |
| Location | ||
| - Coordinates | 32°54′S 68°47′W / 32.9°S 68.783°W | |
| Area | 164 km² | |
| Distance: | ||
| - to Buenos Aires | 1,090km | |
| Patron | ? | |
| Web Site | http://www.guaymallen.mendoza.gov.ar/ | |
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Guaymallén is a central department of Mendoza Province in Argentina.
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 250,000 inhabitants in an area of 164km², and its capital city is Villa Nueva, which is located around 1,090km from Capital Federal.
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[edit] History
- 1858, on May 14 Guaymallén Department was created.
- 1896, on May 19 Villa Nueva was declared as cabecera (capital) of the departament.
[edit] Economy
The economy of the Guaymallén Department, represented 8.7% of the economy of Mendoza Province.
The three main sectors of the economy are Banks and financial institutions, the service sector, industry and manufacturing.
[edit] Districts
Guaymallén Department is divided into 20 districts:
[edit] External links
- Information about Guaymallén (Spanish)
- Municipal site (Spanish)
- Satellite Image of Villa Nueva
- Index of streets and barrios of Guaymallén
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