General Belgrano Department, Chaco

Department in Chaco Province, Argentina
26°57′S 60°58′W / 26.950°S 60.967°W / -26.950; -60.967Country ArgentinaProvinceChaco ProvinceHead townCorzuelaArea
 • Total1,218 km2 (470 sq mi)Population
 • Total10,470 • Density8.6/km2 (22/sq mi) [1]DemonymBelgranenseTime zoneUTC−3 (ART)Area code03731

General Belgrano is a central department of Chaco Province in Argentina.

The provincial subdivision has a population of about 10,500 inhabitants in an area of 1,218 km2, and its capital city is Corzuela, which is located around 1,250 km from the Capital federal.

The department is named in honour of General Manuel Belgrano (June 3, 1770 – June 20, 1820), an Argentine economist, Lawyer, Politician and military leader.

References

  1. ^ 2001 census [INDEC]


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