Viedma Department
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| Viedma | |
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| — Department — | |
| Departamento Viedma | |
| location of Viedma Department in Chubut Province | |
| Coordinates: 42°46′S 65°02′W / 42.767°S 65.033°WCoordinates: 42°46′S 65°02′W / 42.767°S 65.033°W | |
| Country | Argentina  |
| Province | Chubut  |
| Capital founded | July 28, 1865 |
| Capital | Puerto Madryn |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carlos Elicece (PJ) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12,940 km2 (5,000 sq mi) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 58,667 |
| • Density | 4.5/km2 (12/sq mi) |
| • Change 1991-2001 | +28.98% |
| Post code | 9120 |
| Area code(s) | 02965 |
| Distance to Buenos Aires | 1,334km |
| Website | http://www.viedma.gov.ar |
Viedma (or Biedma) is a department located in the north east of Chubut Province, on the Atlantic coast of Argentina.
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 59,000 inhabitants in an area of 12,940km², and its capital city is Puerto Madryn, which is located around 1,334km from Buenos Aires.
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[edit] Economy
The main contributors to the economy of Biedma are tourism, fishing, farming and the production of Aluminium.
[edit] Attractions
[edit] Sport
Puerto Madryn is home to two football clubs; Club Social y Atlético Guillermo Brown, who play in Torneo Argentino A and Deportivo Madryn that currently play in Torneo Argentino B.
[edit] Settlements
[edit] External links
- Puerto Madryn Tourist Site (English)
- Puerto Madryn Municipal Website (Spanish)
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