Añelo
Place in Neuquén Province, Argentina
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Añelo is the second category municipality located in the Añelo Department in Neuquén Province, Argentina.[1]
Añelo | |
|---|---|
 Plaza Central en Añelo Provincia del Neuquen | |
  Añelo   Añelo | |
| Coordinates: 38°21′S 68°46′W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | Neuquén Province |
| Department | Añelo Department |
| Founded | October 20, 1915 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Oscar Norberto Izaza (MPN) |
| Elevation | 396 m (1,299 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,742 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA Base | Q 8305 |
| Area code | +54 0299 |
| Climate | BWk |
| Website | Añelo Municipality[permanent dead link] |
Economy
The economy of Añelo is based on agriculture. One of the most important crops are grapes as in the near town of San Patricio del Chañar lately the production is dedicated to wine production, a new business in the zone. Añelo and the near towns are provided electricity by Cerros Colorados Complex a dam located few kilometers from the town.
Culture
The Museo del Sitio, a museum that exhibits Mapuche traditions, is located near the city.