General Belgrano Department, Chaco
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General Belgrano | |
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Location of General Belgrano Department in Chaco Province Location of General Belgrano Department in Chaco Province |
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Country | Argentina |
Province | Chaco Province |
Founded | April 30, 1917 |
Founded by | Presidential decree |
Capital | Corzuela |
Area | |
• Total | 1,218 km2 (470 sq mi) |
Population [1] | |
• Total | 10,470 |
• Density | 8.6/km2 (22/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Belgranense |
Area code(s) | 03731 |
Distance to Buenos Aires | 1,250 km (780 mi) |
Distance to Resistencia | 255 km (158 mi) |
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 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.
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