Almirante Brown Department
Department in Chaco, Argentina
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Almirante Brown Department is the westernmost department of Chaco Province in Argentina.
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Almirante Brown Department | |
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Location of Almirante Brown Department within Chaco Province | |
| Coordinates: 26°31′S 61°10′W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Chaco |
| Established | 1937-12-07 |
| Head town | Pampa del Infierno |
| Area | |
• Total | 17,276 km2 (6,670 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 28,096 |
| • Density | 1.6263/km2 (4.2121/sq mi) |
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| Demonym | brownense |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| Postal code | K3708 |
| Area code | 03732 |
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 28,000 inhabitants in an area of 17,276 km2, and its capital city is Pampa del Infierno, which is located around 1,265 km from the Capital federal.
The department is named in honour of William Brown (1777 -1857), the Irish born commander in chief of the Argentine Navy.
Attractions
The city of Pampa del Infierno hosts the annual Fiesta Provincial del Chivo (Provincial Goat Festival).
