Independencia Department, La Rioja
Department in La Rioja Province, Argentina
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Independencia is a department of La Rioja Province (Argentina).[2][3]
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Independencia Department | |
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Location of Independencia Department within La Rioja Province | |
  Independencia Department Location of Independencia Department in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 30°S 70°W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | La Rioja Province |
| Area | |
• Total | 7,120 km2 (2,750 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 2,401 |
| • Density | 0.337/km2 (0.873/sq mi) |
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| Demonym | Independense |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| Postal code | H3716 |
| Area code | 03732 |
History
The department was created by Law 108 of 28 September 1864. This law also established Patquía as the head town.
Geography
The department has 7,120 km² and borders to the north with the departments of Capital, Chilecito and Coronel Felipe Varela, to the east with the department of Angel Vicente Peñaloza, to the west with the province of San Juan and to the south with the department of Facundo Quiroga.
Gallery
View of Los Colorados Provincial Reserve
Rock paintings in Los Colorados
View to the Church of the town of Patquía
View of a home in the town of Patquía
Panoramic view of Los Colorados Provincial Reserve
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