Tinogasta Department

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Tinogasta

location of Tinogasta Department in Catamarca Province
Official name Departamento Tinogasta
Capital Tinogasta
Country
Province
Argentina Argentina
Catamarca Coat of Arms of Catamarca Province
Foundation
Founder
 ?
 ?
Population:  
 - Total 22,570 (2001 census [INDEC])
 - Density 0.96 Inhabitants/km²
 - Population change +20.26% (1991-2001)
Resident name tinogasteña/o
Telephone code 03837
Post Code K5340
Location  
 - Coordinates 28°4′S 67°34′W / 28.067°S 67.567°W / -28.067; -67.567
Area 23,582 km²
Distance:  
 - to Buenos Aires  1,415km
 - to San Fernando del Valle  279km
Patron   ?
Web Site  http://www.camsencat.gov.ar/tinogas.html

Tinogasta is a western department of Catamarca Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 22,500 inhabitants in an area of 23,582km², and its capital city is Tinogasta, which is located around 1,415km from Capital Federal.

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