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Metán Department

Coordinates: 25°29′49″S 64°58′16″W / 25.49694°S 64.97111°W / -25.49694; -64.97111
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Metán
Department
Coordinates: 25°29′49″S 64°58′16″W / 25.49694°S 64.97111°W / -25.49694; -64.97111
Country Argentina
Province Salta
Area
[1]
 • Total
5,235 km2 (2,021 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total
39,006
 • Density7.5/km2 (19/sq mi)

Metán is a department located in Salta Province, in Argentina.

With an area of 5,235 km2 (2,021 sq mi) it borders to the north with the departments of General Güemes and Anta, to the east with Anta, to the south with Santiago del Estero Province and Rosario de la Frontera Department, and to the west with Guachipas Department, La Viña Department, and Capital Department.

History

The department was created during the government of Manuel Solá (1859-1860) with territories ceded by the Rosario de la Frontera Department.[2]

Towns and municipalities

References

  1. ^ a b Template:Es icon Source: INDEC 2010
  2. ^ "Gobernadores de Salta 1810- 1900 " Cámara de Diputados de la Provincia de Salta

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