Mayor Luis Jorge Fontana Department
Department in Chaco Province, Argentina
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Mayor Luis Jorge Fontana is a southern department of Chaco Province in Argentina.
Mayor Luis Jorge Fontana Department | |
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.png) Location of Mayor Luis Jorge Fontana Department within Chaco Province | |
| Coordinates: 27°35′S 60°43′W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | Chaco Province |
| Established | 1910 (Villa Ángela) |
| Head town | Villa Ángela |
| Population | |
• Total | 53,550 |
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| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| Postal code | H3540 |
| Area code | 03735 |
The provincial subdivision has a population of about 53,500 inhabitants in an area of 3,708 km2, and its capital city is Villa Ángela, which is located around 182 km from the provincial capital. The department takes its name from Luis Jorge Fontana, the first governor of Chubut and an explorer of the region.
