Lagunita Salada
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Lagunita Salada | |
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Municipality and village | |
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | Chubut Province |
| Department | Gastre Department |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| Climate | BSk |
Lagunita Salada is a village and municipality in Chubut Province in southern Argentina.[1]
Lagunita Salada is a town located in the heart of the central plateau of the Chubut Province, very close to Gastre and 450 kilometers from Trelew.[2] Notable nearby geographical features include the Cerro Gorro Frigio mountain and the Salina Quililache, a salt flat located to the west of the village.[3]
Demographics
According to data from the national censuses conducted by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC), the population of Lagunita Salada has experienced modest fluctuations over recent decades. In 1991, the settlement had 98 inhabitants. By the 2001 census, the population had increased to 141, representing a growth of over 43% during that decade. However, the 2010 census recorded a slight decline to 129 residents, reflecting an average annual decrease of approximately 0.99% between 2001 and 2010.[4]
The 2010 census also reported a gender distribution of 74 males (57.4%) and 55 females (42.6%).[4]