Maipú Department, Mendoza
Maipú Department is a department and municipality located in the north west of Mendoza Province in Argentina.
Maipú
Departamento Maipú | |
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.png.webp) location of Maipú Department in Mendoza Province | |
| Coordinates: 32°58′S 68°46′W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Established | May 31, 1858 |
| Founded by | Juan Cornelio Moyano (Governor of Mendoza) |
| Seat | Maipú. |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rolando Bermejo, PJ |
| Area | |
| • Total | 617 km2 (238 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 153,600 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | maipucino/na |
| Postal Code | M5515 |
| IFAM | |
| Area Code | 0261 |
| Patron saint | ? |
| Website | web |
The department covers 617 km2 (238 sq mi) and a population of 153,600 (2001 census [INDEC]); its capital is Maipú.
The department was created in 1858 and named in memory of the Battle of Maipú, which took place in Chile, 1818 during the South American Wars of Independence.
Districts
- Maipú
- Coquimbito
- Cruz de Piedra
- Fray Luis Beltrán
- General Gutiérrez
- General Ortega
- Las Barrancas
- Lunlunta
- Luzuriaga
- Rodeo del Medio
- Russell
- San Roque
Sport
Maipú is home to Deportivo Maipú, a football club that play in the regionalised 3rd Division.
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