Capayán Department

Capayán is a department located in the south of Catamarca Province in Argentina.

Capayán

Departamento Capayán
location of Capayán Department in Catamarca Province
Coordinates: 28°44′S 65°59′W
CountryArgentina
Established?
Founded by?
SeatChumbicha
Government
  MayorFreddy Hoffmann, UCR
Area
  Total4,284 km2 (1,654 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total6,358
  Density1.5/km2 (3.8/sq mi)
Demonym(s)capayanense
Postal Code
K4726
IFAM
Area Code03833
Patron saint?

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 6,358 inhabitants in an area of 4,284 km2 (1,654 sq mi), and its capital city is Chumbicha.

Populated places

Municipalities Villages and settlements
  • Agua Blanca
  • Chañarito
  • El Descanso
  • El Médano
  • El Potrero
  • El Quemado
  • El Rosario
  • La Carreta
  • La Estrella
  • La Libertad
  • La Montoza
  • Las Breas
  • Las Palmas
  • Los Cano
  • Los Divisaderos
  • Los Raigones
  • Nueva Coneta
  • Pozo Lindo
  • Pozo Tigre
  • Puesto Carrizo
  • Puesto Nuevo
  • Puestos Capayan
  • Puestos de Concepción
  • San Gabriel
  • San Gerónimo
  • Santa Ana
  • Sisi Huasi
  • Telaritos
  • Trampasacha
  • Vacas Muertas
  • Villa Capayán


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