Mayor Luis Jorge Fontana Department
Mayor Luis Jorge Fontana is a southern department of Chaco Province in Argentina.
Mayor Luis Jorge Fontana Department | |
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.png.webp) Location of Mayor Luis Jorge Fontana Department within Chaco Province | |
| Coordinates: 27°35′S 60°43′W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | Chaco Province |
| Head town | Villa Ángela |
| Population | |
| • Total | 53,550 |
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| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| Area code(s) | 03735 |
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 53,500 inhabitants in an area of 3,708 km², and its capital city is Villa Ángela, which is located around 182 km from the provincial capital. The department takes its name from Luis Jorge Fontana, the first governor of Chubut and an explorer of the region.
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