La Paz Department, Catamarca

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

La Paz

Departamento La Paz
location of La Paz Department in Catamarca Province
Coordinates: 29°16′S 65°02′W
CountryArgentina
Established1875
Founded byOctaviano Navarro
SeatRecreo
Government
  MayorÁngel Faustino Lazarte, FCS
Area
  Total8,149 km2 (3,146 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total21,061
  Density2.6/km2 (6.7/sq mi)
Demonym(s)lapacense
Postal Code
K5260
IFAM
Area Code03832
Websiteweb.archive.org/web/20061219231538/http://www.camsencat.gov.ar/lapaz.html

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 21,061 inhabitants in an area of 8,149 km2 (3,146 sq mi), and its capital city is Recreo, which is located around 980 km (610 mi) from the Capital federal.


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