Angaco Department
Department in Argentina
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Angaco is a department of the province of San Juan, Argentina.[1] It is located in the center east of the province, especially in a desert landscape with mountains. Characterized by their remarkable wine production.
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Angaco
Departamento Angaco | |
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location of Departamento Angaco in San Juan Province | |
| Coordinates: 31°24′S 68°22′W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Established | March 16, 1816 |
| Founded by | Salvador María del Carril |
| Seat | Villa del Salvador |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.865 km2 (0.720 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 7,570 |
| • Density | 4,060/km2 (10,500/sq mi) |
| Demonym | angaquero/a |
| Postal Code | 5400 |
| IFAM | |
| Area Code | 0264 |
| Patron saint | Virgen del Carmen |
In November 2023, the Chinese mining company Hua Lian Mining announced the exploration of lithium in the San Juan province, specifically in an area that includes Angaco and Mogna.[2]
Toponymy
Angaco home means Araucanian water or streams that are at the foot of a hill.
