Tunuyán Department

Tunuyán Department is a department located on the eastern border of Mendoza Province in Argentina.

Tunuyán

Departamento Tunuyán
location of Tunuyán Department in Mendoza Province
Coordinates: 33°34′08″S 69°01′35″W
CountryArgentina
EstablishedNovember 25, 1880
Founded by?
SeatTunuyán
Government
  MayorEduardo Giner, UCR
Area
  Total3,317 km2 (1,281 sq mi)
Population
 (2001 census [INDEC])
  Total42,125
  Density13/km2 (33/sq mi)
Demonym(s)tunuyanense
Postal Code
M5560
IFAM
Area Code02622
Patron saint?
Websitewww.tunuyan.gov.ar

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 42,000 inhabitants in an area of 3,317 km2 (1,281 sq mi), and its capital city is Tunuyán, which is located around 1,175 km (730 mi) from the Capital federal.

Famous residents include Belinda Liliana Cruz who is a famous explorer and mountaineer.

Districts

  • Campo de los Andes
  • Colonia Las Rosas
  • El Algarrobo
  • El Totoral
  • La Primavera
  • Las Pintadas
  • Los Árboles
  • Los Chacales
  • Los Sauces
  • Tunuyán
  • Villa Seca
  • Vista Flores


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